Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Play a leading role in shaping partnerships and investment opportunities that help protect and conserve NSW's unique biodiversity for future generations.
• Temporary until 30 June 2029 full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity with the possibility for ongoing or further extension, dependent on future funding
• Parramatta Office location, hybrid working supported
• Environment Officer Class 11
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $148,339 to $163,480 + super

Join a high-performing team responsible for driving strategic partnerships and investment opportunities that support biodiversity conservation outcomes across NSW. In this influential role, you will lead the development and implementation of partnership frameworks, governance arrangements and co-investment initiatives that strengthen the delivery of the Biodiversity Conservation Program.

Working across government, industry, research institutions, Aboriginal organisations, landholders, philanthropic partners and the community sector, you will identify and cultivate strategic relationships that deliver meaningful conservation outcomes. You will provide expert advice to senior leaders, negotiate complex partnership agreements, secure funding opportunities and lead initiatives that support the long-term sustainability of biodiversity conservation programs. This is a collaborative role within a team that values innovation, relationship-building and delivering positive outcomes for the environment and communities across NSW.

About You

You are a strategic and commercially minded partnerships professional with a proven ability to influence, negotiate and build lasting relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience developing and managing strategic partnerships, collaborative delivery models and co-investment opportunities.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships across government, industry, research institutions, Aboriginal organisations and community stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate complex and competing priorities.
• Experience establishing governance frameworks, partnership agreements and performance monitoring processes.
• Proven ability to identify and secure investment, funding or co-funding opportunities that deliver organisational outcomes.
• Strong project leadership skills, including managing complex initiatives, risks, resources and reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide strategic advice and present complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
• An understanding of biodiversity conservation, environmental policy, natural resource management or related sectors will be highly regarded.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, management, administration or a related discipline.

Essential Requirements

• A relevant degree or equivalent in business management and/or administration.
• NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel

For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Project Officer - Partnerships

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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)  

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately. 

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 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. 

Applications close Wednesday, 12th August 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alison Curtin via Alison.Curtin@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9995 6062. Please contact after the 3^rd of August 2026.

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?

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• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

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 Stacey Cooper on 02 9585 6811 (please mention reference number 552000).

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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