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• Senior Project Officer Program Support SoS (Environment Officer Class 9)
• Temporary (30 Jun 2026) full-time opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta or DCCEEW regional office location
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $120,701 to $134,460+ Super

 

About the role

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Senior Project Officer Program Support to join our Saving our Species (SoS) team.

Do you enjoy managing complex projects to get great outcomes for threatened species? Would you like the opportunity to support the delivery of the NSW Government’s state-wide threatened species program?

As Senior Project Officer Program Support, you will work directly with the SoS Program Manager to coordinate and lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the Saving our Species program.  This includes working with teams across the state to support program delivery and evaluation, monitoring and reporting on program-wide budgets, providing secretariat support for program governing bodies, and leading strategic or complex projects to achieve program objectives.

 

About You

The role functions with a degree of independence under the framework of the established performance and development plan, making decisions within the scope of its delegated authority. The individual in this role is responsible for completing assigned tasks and receives guidance from their supervisor or manager on work priorities, complex issues, and matters requiring higher-level decisions.

 

Key knowledge and experience

• Proficient understanding of the operation of State government and environmental legislation and policy as relevant to the delivery of threatened species conservation programs.
• Experienced in project management, including risk management frameworks
• Experienced in budget management with a focus on financial accountabilities and reporting
• Knowledge of and experience in evaluation of strategic and/or complex conservation programs or projects.
• Extensive experience in stakeholder management including consultation, negotiation and collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders across a range of teams and divisions who may have diverse priorities, expectations and structures.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience such as natural resource management or science

 

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Project Officer Program Support SoS

For more information on the Saving our Species Program, visit Saving our Species.

For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

 

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 13^th August 2025 at 11:55PM. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alison Curtin via Alison.Curtin@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0417 963 265.

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 or contacting Tom Jackson at tom.jackson@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

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