Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Assistant Project Officer (Environment Officer Class 5)
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location is Parramatta or regional location
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $91,673 to $101,957 + super

Our Assurance and Biodiversity Stewardship Branch team is currently seeking to appoint an Assistant Project Officer to carry out day-to-day tasks related to the coordination and delivery of regional conservation programs. This includes engaging with and supporting landholders to enter into biodiversity stewardship agreements.

The role undertakes a range of program management, analysis, reporting, implementation and administrative activities to support the development and delivery of Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements. This role develops and maintains data and information systems and responds to customer and applicant enquiries.  

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have the ability to work in a high-volume working environment under guidance and direction, while exercising sound judgment to identify and escalate complex issues to appropriate specialist staff. In addition, you will also have capacity to review issues and provide practical or innovative recommendations to supervisors, in line with organisational policies and guidelines.

You will assist the project team to complete assessment tasks, track and monitor agreements, provide customer service, and support delivery team members. This will be through technical and administrative services, including coordination of meetings, and the preparation of briefs, reports and agreements. You will be competent working between several document management systems and have a dedication to thorough record keeping.

Key knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of natural resource management and planning for environmental issues, or related professional experience.    

Essential requirements

• Current Driver’s License.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project 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.

Applications close: Sunday, 3 August 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Fiona Nagel via fiona.nagel@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0476 786 922.

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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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au contacting Vithiya Yogarajah on 0482 646 348 (please mention reference number 543629)

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