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Project Support Officer

Apply now Job no: 553751
Work type: Ongoing full-time
Location: Broken Hill
Categories: Administration Officers, Executive Support and Secretarial, Filing and Records Management, General Administration, Office Management, Project Support

 

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

  • Ongoing full-time opportunity available  
  • Located in Broken Hill, far west NSW
  • Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $87K pa to $95K pa + employer's contribution to superannuation
  • Successful candidates may be eligible for additional financial support on top of their salary package. This may include a remote area allowance.

Looking for a role where your organisational skills genuinely make a difference?

Join the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) and play a critical role supporting the delivery of operations, projects and services across the vast and unique landscapes of the West Darling Area.

Working closely with the Team Leader Field Operations, you'll provide essential support across procurement, budget management, project coordination and asset management, helping field teams deliver important conservation, visitor and land management outcomes.

About the role
Based in Broken Hill, this diverse and rewarding role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple priorities, building strong relationships and ensuring systems, processes and projects run smoothly.

In this role you'll:

  • Be the go-to person keeping projects, procurement and budgets organised and on track.
  • Support field teams by coordinating the resources they need to deliver work safely and efficiently.
  • Help manage assets, fleet and equipment across a large and diverse operational area.
  • Produce reports and insights that support planning and decision-making.
  • Keep information, records and systems accurate and up to date.
  • Work with a wide range of people to solve problems and achieve operational goals.
  • Drive continuous improvements that help the team operate more effectively.

About you
You bring:

  • Strong organisational and coordination skills.
  • Experience supporting projects, operations or business functions.
  • A sharp eye for detail and accuracy.
  • Confidence managing competing priorities.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

For more information read the full Role Description.

Why Broken Hill?
Looking for a tree change without sacrificing career opportunities? Join us in Broken Hill, where you'll enjoy a unique outback lifestyle, a welcoming community and the chance to make a real impact. As Australia's first nationally heritage-listed city, Broken Hill offers a rich mix of history, culture, spectacular desert landscapes and outdoor adventure right on your doorstep.

Whether you're seeking greater work-life balance, more affordable living, a stronger connection to nature, or the chance to experience one of Australia's most iconic outback regions, Broken Hill offers a lifestyle and career opportunity that's hard to match.

If you're looking to leave the city behind and build a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Take the next step, embrace a new lifestyle, and discover why so many people choose to call Far West NSW home.

Make the move. Discover a different way of living and working in the Far West of NSW.

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 
West Branch Overview

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 also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Dan Hough, Team Leader Field Operations via Dan.Hough@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0428 358 101. 

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.npws.gov.au or contacting Jodi Arthur on 02 6360 9015 (please mention reference number 553751).  

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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