- Assistant Project Officer
- Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity - up to 30 June 2027
- Office location – Dubbo with hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938 pa base to $110,271 pa + superannuation
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
About the role
Make your mark where it matters. National Parks and Wildlife Service is offering a unique opportunity for an Assistant Project Officer to support projects that protect and enhance our natural environment, native flora and fauna, and Aboriginal heritage.
In this role, you’ll be at the centre of project delivery—providing hands-on support across research, analysis, reporting and coordination. You’ll track progress against plans, keep documentation sharp and compliant, and help ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard. Your ability to gather insights and contribute to project briefs will support informed, evidence-based decisions.
Working collaboratively with stakeholders, you’ll keep communication flowing, provide updates on progress and help resolve implementation challenges. You’ll also play a key role behind the scenes, coordinating meetings and preparing materials that keep projects moving.
If you’re organised, proactive and ready to build your project skills in a role with real impact, this is your chance to contribute to something bigger.
About You
You’re organised, proactive and ready to build your project skills in a role that delivers real impact.
This role will offer variety and the opportunity to develop into a subject matter expert within our Fire Trail Fire Access Capital Program Upgrades. You'll support the delivery of field-based and office-based project activities. This will include assisting with site inspections, collecting and recording field data, helping to develop scopes of work, and contributing to environmental assessments such as Reviews of Environmental Factors (REFs) and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessments (ACHAs). You'll also support procurement processes, contract administration, stakeholder engagement, coordination of site inductions, quality assurance activities and project close‑out and evaluation tasks.
You’re detail-oriented, reliable and collaborative, with the ability to adapt and get things done in a dynamic environment. Most importantly, you’re motivated to contribute to work that makes a meaningful difference.
For more information read the full Role Description: 
Assistant Project Officer
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works 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.
What we can offer you
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
- Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
What we do
To Apply
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.
Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
Applications close 24 May 2026 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Cally Gardiner via cally.gardiner@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0408 627 202.
A recruitment 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.
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?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.npws.gov.au or contacting Alexandra Blair on 02 8275 1761 (please mention reference number 550213).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.
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