Project Officer

Do you want to protect future generations?

Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA

• 12 Month Temporary Opportunity till 31 May 2027
• Environment Officer Class 7, remuneration starting from $109,102 plus superannuation
• Role based in our Broken Hill Office
• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community

The opportunity

We have an exciting temporary opportunity for a Project Officer to join our Programs Branch delivering the Broken Hill Environmental Lead Program (BHELP).

The Project Officer performs project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects in line with established objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate tasks, workflows and program documentation to support program delivery
• Contribute to and manage projects, including cross-agency coordination
• Support meetings including agenda preparation and minute drafting
• Prepare briefings, correspondence and advice on a range of issues
• Coordinate and deliver activities within the Broken Hill community and help maintain the program website
• Support the broader team in delivering BHELP priorities, including some field based work.

About you

• The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience delivering projects or programs within a government or community focused setting.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationship across teams and with community stakeholders
• Sound judgement, initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic operations environment
• A reasonable level of health and fitness and willingness to undertake field based work as required

About the team

Programs Branch – Broken Hill Environmental Lead Program

The Broken Hill Environmental Lead Program is a long-standing NSW Government initiative delivered in partnership with the Far West Local Health District and Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation. The program focuses on:

• Remediation of impacted homes
• Research and environmental monitoring
• Community support, including education and awareness

The EPA has been embedded in the Broken Hill community for over a decade, delivering targeted interventions to address legacy lead contamination from historical mining activities.

For more information read the full Role Description - Project Officer

About us

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is committed to a sustainable future as the environmental regulator for our state.

Our people are proud custodians of NSW’s natural environment. We partner with First Nations, regulated industries and the wider community to protect and restore our diverse ecosystems.

We bring our scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.

As we respond to urgent current issues, including a changing climate, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future

Why work for us?

EPA people are energised by our purpose and focussed on the environment and we invite all our team members to:

• Be part of protecting what matters – be purpose led making a meaningful impact to the environment, economy and communities delivering for a better NSW
• Do more and be inspired together – be members of passionate united teams who protect the environment and each other through care, trust and collaboration.
• Bring who you are and grow with us - we put people first creating a culture where everyone can be themselves, respecting and developing our diverse skills & aspirations and prioritising our safety and wellbeing.

Some additional benefits to working for us include:

• A competitive salary and leave entitlements, salary packaging to save tax, fitness passport and free & confidential counselling services
• Opportunities and pathways for learning and developing your skills with access to online and face to face training and mentoring
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities to make an impact and help shape the future for our environment
• Interesting and challenging work aligning with personal values that allow you to reach your full potential
• Recognition programs

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. The EPA supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

For more information on the work we do at NSW EPA, go to www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment

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.

Applications close: 11:55pm, Thursday 21st May 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Carly Goddard at carly.goddard@epa.nsw.gov.au

Good to know

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.

If you are deemed as a recommended candidate following your interview, we will be inviting you to complete various background checks as part of our recruitment process before a final decision is made on the outcome of your application.

Our background checks may include, but are not limited to Reference Checks, National Police Checks, Working with Children and Medical Checks. The background checks will vary depending on the requirements of the role you have applied for and the work and environments you will be working across.

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Our commitment to diversity and flexibility 

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 LGBTQIA+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. 

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing epa.recruitment@epa.nsw.gov.au and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number' in the subject.

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