Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.
Assistant Project Officer
- Support meaningful conservation projects that help protect NSW's ecosystems and threatened species.
- Environment Officer Class 5
- Temporary full-time opportunity until 30 Jun 2029
- Office location – Parramatta - hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges $97,256 to $108,166 + Super
About the role
Are you interested in securing great conservation outcomes?
Keen to support a team influencing the direction of threatened species conservation in the future?
Then join our team in Saving our Species focused on conservation planning and program design. The role contributes to a range of strategic initiatives including developing conservation frameworks, setting project priorities and helping shape the future direction of biodiversity conservation investment in New South Wales.
Our team is supportive and highly collaborative. We enjoy working together to tackle complex conservation challenges and place a strong emphasis on learning from one another, sharing ideas and continuously improving how we work.
About You
You are passionate about threatened species and interested in improving how conservation outcomes are planned and delivered. You enjoy combining analytical thinking, science and strategy to solve complex conservation challenges. You are a strong communicator and take a collaborative approach to your work. You have a background in research, ecology or related scientific backgrounds, although we welcome candidates with a range of relevant skills and experiences.
To be successful in the role, ideally you will have:
• A degree in science or in a relevant natural resource discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in data management with Excel, R, GIS
• Experience supporting project delivery
• Experience engaging stakeholders
For more information read the full Role Description: 
Assistant Project Officer - RD.pdf
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.
Applications close Sunday, 8th November 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Stephanie Stuart via stephanie.stuart@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9585 6622.
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.
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