Everyone plays here 

• Salary ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super & leave loading. 
• Ongoing Fulltime Opportunity 
• Based at Sydney Olympic Park, Newcastle or Wollongong – flexible work arrangements will be considered. 

About the role 

As the Senior Project Officer, you will play a key role in driving environmental sustainability and climate resilience across sport and active recreation in NSW. Working within the Office of Sport’s Infrastructure Policy and Planning team, you will provide expert advice on sustainability and climate adaptation, helping to embed sustainable practices into operations, policy, and infrastructure. 

You’ll contribute to shaping future-focused sport infrastructure by integrating sustainability principles, supporting compliance with government frameworks such as Net Zero targets, and ensuring facilities and programs are resilient to climate change. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence outcomes that benefit communities across NSW while supporting a more sustainable future. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead compliance with and delivery of sustainability reporting frameworks, including Net Zero Operations Policy and climate-related disclosures  
• Provide expert advice on climate change adaptation, resilience, and sustainability across sport infrastructure and operations  
• Undertake research and analysis to inform policy, strategies, and guidelines for sport and recreation infrastructure 

About you  

You are a driven and collaborative professional with strong experience in sustainability and climate change initiatives. You bring a strategic mindset and the ability to translate complex environmental challenges into practical, actionable solutions. 

Key knowledge and experience 

• Demonstrated experience in leading sustainability projects in the context of Net Zero emissions targets, climate change adaptation and the development of policy, strategies and guidelines. 
• Experience engaging with the sport and active recreation sector and/ or government sector. 
• Knowledge of, and experience working with, operational challenges within a sustainability setting 
• Proven experience in the field of sustainability and/or climate change adaption. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Role Description - Senior Project Officer Sustainability.docx

About us 

The Office of Sport is a unique workplace, where no two days are the same! We work tirelessly and with passion to deliver on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’ – improving the lives of people across NSW through sport and active recreation.  

By providing leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure, our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW. Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is a place for all people in NSW.  

How to apply?  

Your online application must include: 

• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 2 page) 
• An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages) 

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. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and pre-employment checks. 

 
Applications close: 11:55pm, 5th July 2026
Contact for enquiries: Nick Rendell - Sports Infrastructure Manager - nick.rendell@sport.nsw.gov.au  

What’s in it for you? 

The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking (SOP Only). 

Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. 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.