• Project Officer, Snowy 2.0 Planning
• Ongoing full-time opportunity – role will likely commence from 1 July 2025
• Located in Tumut
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 + super

  

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

 

About the role

The National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Project Officer, Snowy 2.0 Planning to join a close-knit, high performing team based in Tumut and Jindabyne, responsible for planning and implementation of the Kosciuszko Offsets Project.

The Kosciuszko Offsets Project is a long-term (20+ year) restoration program which aims to improve the natural, cultural and recreational values of Kosciuszko National Park in response to impacts from the Snowy 2.0 Pumped-hydro and Transmission Project. Through implementation of the Kosciuszko Offset Strategy and action plans being developed under it, the Kosciuszko Offsets Project targets a nature-positive benefit for impacted threatened species, ecological communities and ecosystems. More information is available on the Kosciuszko Offsets Project here.

We are looking for a Project Officer with experience in the delivery of conservation land management and restoration projects to work with the Senior Project Officer, Snowy 2.0 Planning and Snowy 2.0 Manager on delivery of the Kosciuszko Offsets Project. The role entails both policy/planning and field-based project activities such as

• working with subject matter experts internally and across government to develop, publish and periodically review the implementation of action plans for offset species, ecological communities and ecosystems; and
• developing and budgeting for annual work programs of conservation actions in identified offset areas and working with field-based personnel to direct the completion of those actions and report on them.

 

About You

You are an experienced conservation and land management professional who will relish the long-term challenge of improving the natural, cultural and recreational values of Kosciuszko National Park. You are passionate about field-based conservation and restoration projects, while also being disciplined about planning and implementing them safely and in accordance with agency budgetary and policy demands. You are willing to work collaboratively with other NPWS and cross-agency teams to negotiate a preferred approach to conservation actions and contribute to our team’s reporting obligations. Ideally you have familiarity with Australian alpine, sub-alpine and montane flora and fauna, and an adaptable approach to the delivery of projects in difficult and remote operating environments.

 

Essential Requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project management.
• Experience in development and delivery of projects, including the development of project plans, monitoring of project timelines, budgets and reporting requirements, and contract administration.

 

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer and Statement of Works

 

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

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Southern Ranges 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.

 

Applications close: Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:55PM.

 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kelsey Boreham, A/Manager Snowy 2.0 via kelsey.boreham@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0423 813 265.

 

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 Tori Basnet on 0400 543 556 (please mention reference number 541760).

 

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