Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? 

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage. 

• Provide portfolio management support to leaders and program managers, including portfolio insights that facilitate strategic decision-making and building project management capability and discipline.    
• Talent Pool recruitment process for ongoing and temporary opportunities that may arise within the next 18months. 
• Based in Parramatta with flexible working options supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $115,817to $130,667+ super 

About the role 
The Project Officer – Portfolio Management supports portfolio delivery by tracking performance across programs and projects, providing high‑quality analysis and advice, and helping strengthen portfolio governance and reporting. 

Working within the Portfolio Management Office, Delivery Office, you will support sponsors, governance committees and portfolio leads with insights on portfolio performance, risks, interdependencies and issues. You will also contribute to building the capability and maturity of our project management community to help ensure teams can deliver against government priorities and strategic outcomes. You will operate with a high level of autonomy, managing priorities in a complex and sensitive environment, and working collaboratively across a large, geographically dispersed organisation. 

The Delivery Office is proud of its ongoing strong staff culture. The branch was previously awarded the Department’s Culture and Values and continues to consistently outperform the Department and sector in annual staff culture surveys. We believe culture and values go hand in hand with performance, and we know doing our job well helps our colleagues, partners and stakeholders do theirs. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable portfolio professional who thrives in complex environments and brings a strong analytical and collaborative approach. You are confident engaging with senior stakeholders, translating complex information into clear insights, and influencing outcomes through evidence-based advice and capability building. 

About you 

To be successful in the role, ideally you will have the following abilities: 

• Strong portfolio, program and/or project management expertise including using, and supporting others to use, project management and reporting systems. 
• Proven ability to analyse performance data and provide high-quality, strategic, and actionable advice. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts clearly. 
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influence and negotiation skills. 
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement. 
• A team-oriented approach that positively contributes to our strong team culture. 

Essential requirements: 

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience in delivering projects and supporting portfolio management services to ensure the successful delivery of portfolio outcomes. 
• Experience using online project management systems (e.g. Microsoft Project, Microsoft PPM) and dashboards (e.g. PowerBI) for providing portfolio level insights. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer Portfolio Management

Who we are 

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) work to protect the State’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy. 

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment. 

To Apply 

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 11:55PM. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact the hiring manager Bec Simpson via rebecca.simpson@environment.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 9895 6527.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. 

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?  

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 
• How we encourage and support people with disability 
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace. 

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting (Nivya Shetty) via nivya.shetty@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or 02 9585 6607 (please mention reference number 548976).

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