Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Coordination and Planning Officer (Environment Officer Class 8)
- Temporary (up to 30 June 2029) full-time opportunity (with the possibility of extension)
- Office location – Wollongong (hybrid working supported)
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $119,292 to $134,587 + super
About the role
As the Coordination and Planning Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the effective operation of the Delivery South team in the Ecosystems and Threatened Branch. You will provide coordination and business planning support to the Senior Manager, Delivery South, including daily management of briefings and correspondence, issues management, budget management, and higher-level administration support, ensuring that priorities, deadlines, and information flow are managed efficiently.
You will be responsible for coordinating briefing materials, correspondence and workflow systems, supporting business reporting, and contributing to process and service improvement initiatives within the Branch. The role requires sound judgement, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across the Branch and Department.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high volume and high-pressure work environment, enjoys problem solving, building relationships, and can bring reliability to fast‑moving work.
About You
You are an organised and proactive professional who brings strong planning, communication, and coordination skills to your work. You have experience supporting senior leaders and teams in high‑volume, time‑critical environments and can manage competing priorities with confidence and discretion.
You excel at building productive working relationships, spotting issues early, and ensuring information is accurate, timely, and well‑presented. You are comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, and you take pride in improving systems, streamlining processes, and helping others succeed.
Your ability to think ahead, provide sound advice, and maintain a calm, solutions‑focused approach will be key to your success in this role.
Key knowledge and experience
- Knowledge and experience of working in a fast paced and high work volume office, including a proven capacity to support senior level staff in the management of projects and issues.
For more information read the full Role Description: Coordination and Planning 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.
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: Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Louisa Clark via Louisa.Clark@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0407 710 198 / (02) 9585 6001.
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 Tori Basnet on (02) 9585 6402 (please mention reference number 552839).
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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