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Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage
- Project Officer (Clerk Grade 7-8)
- Package includes salary ($116,981.00 - $129,492.00), employer's contribution to superannuation
- Ongoing Full-time role available
- This role will require the Project Officer to travel to various national parks and reserves within the North Coast region, including both on road and off-road driving.
- Overnight travel and work in remote locations may be required
- Located at Port Macquarie (Coffs Harbour negotiable)
About the role
National Parks and Wildlife Service offers a unique opportunity for a Project Officer to join a dedicated team and contribute to the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal and historic heritage through the delivery of asset and infrastructure projects.
The Project Officer is responsible for providing diverse project and contract management support services, including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, procurement, and implementing and monitoring project plans.
The main purpose of this Project Officer role is to upgrade and maintain roads and fire trails within North Coast Branch. This includes field data capture, creating scope of works, verification and processing using NPWS asset registers and mapping systems, and contractor management. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high performing team to support the achievement of organisational objectives and asset management outcomes.
The Project Officer will have a focus in supporting the delivery and operations of the Assets and Delivery team throughout North Coast Branch, with a focus on Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour areas.
About You
As a Project Officer, you are adept at managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with inter-connected teams across the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers regions. Ideally, you have exposure to high-volume work within a large complex organisation or similar and have a strong attention to detail. You also have a passion working on civil projects support the delivery of outcomes in a changing and diverse work environment.
You are adept at problem solving, enjoy handling diverse and complex data, and bring strong technical and systems skills to your work. You are enthusiastic about learning and applying technological solutions, with experience using asset management and data systems. The role also involves undertaking field inspections and visits in remote natural locations, requiring a willingness to work remotely in national parks.
You’ll also be highly motivated and an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across a range of stakeholders both in person and through virtual networks. You thrive being a team player who is proactive and demonstrates initiative at every opportunity.
You will undertake the role description key accountabilities in the context of delivery of the North Coast Branch Assets and Delivery Team work program:
- Working collaboratively within the Branch to ensure identification, prioritisation and delivery of a variety of projects to ensure they occur in a timely and efficient manner.
- Working with asset management frameworks and systems including program supervision, coordination and data management
- Supporting the implementation of major contracts including consultation, negotiation, documentation and execution for park management services, in accordance with relevant policies and procurement guidelines.
- Using financial and asset information/mapping systems to maintain and enhance data quality and improve ongoing asset life cycle planning
- Communicating and liaising with key stakeholders; and coordinating staff or contractors undertaking asset restoration activities.
- Applying best practice principles for asset and project management with use of relevant construction codes, safe work practices and risk management in the upgrade, restoration and/or maintenance of facilities and infrastructure.
- Applying financial reporting requirements for capital projects as well as risk management principles as they relate to restoration of infrastructure and assets.
- Applying understanding of the legislation for protected area management, contract management, Work Health and Safety, construction standards and environmental planning to the Assets and Delivery Team work program
- Have a strong understanding of environmental protection measures and working in sensitive natural environments
Essential requirements
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project management.
- Experience in development and delivery of projects, including contractor management, the development of project plans, monitoring of project timelines, budgets and reporting requirements, and contract administration.
- Drivers licence
To view the Role Description: Project Officer and Statement of Works
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
About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Visit a park
North Coast Branch Overview
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume (maximum 4 pages) and cover letter (maximum 1 page) addressing the focus capabilities in the Project Officer role description and expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close – Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Lauren Dean via 0448 788 360 or lauren.dean@dcceew.nsw.gov.au
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.nsw.gov.au or contacting Naz Keya via naz.keya@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 551483).
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