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• Lead complex contaminated land projects and provide expert advice across government and industry
• Ongoing, full‑time opportunity
• Parramatta location | Flexible working supported
• Salary $129,464 – $142,665 + super (relative to experience)

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

Working with a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team, you’ll provide specialist technical expertise and project leadership to support informed, risk‑based decisions about environmentally impacted government assets.

You’ll lead complex remediation projects from planning through to delivery, working closely with stakeholders to achieve compliant, sustainable and value‑for‑money outcomes that make a real difference across NSW.

For more information read the full role description: Senior Project Officer Contaminated Land

What you’ll bring to the role

• Experience delivering contaminated land remediation projects
• Strong knowledge of NSW environmental legislation and guidelines
• The ability to build positive relationships and work confidently with contractors and stakeholders

Essential requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications with significant industry experience
• A current Australian driver licence
• Willingness to undertake site‑based work when required

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

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

Applications close Sunday May 24 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Emma-Jayne Lavas emmajayne.lavas@dpie.nsw.gov.au 

To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.