Do you want work to make a difference for NSW?

• Employment Type: Temporary until 30 June 2026
• Full-Time (35 hours per week) - flexible working options available
• Work location: Parramatta
• Remuneration: Clerk Grade 5/6; salary ranges from $97,027 - $107,059 plus super
• Additional Benefits: Fitness Passport available
• Applications Close: Tuesday 3^rd June at 11:55pm

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project management and stakeholder engagement skills to join a dedicated and collaborative team to support the people of NSW.  

About the Role

The Energy Social Programs Branch is seeking an Assistant Project Officer to support the delivery of projects, continuously improve program delivery and provide administrative support.

The Assistant Project Officer works with the Senior Project Officer and Project Officer on projects to improve customer experience, build relationships with stakeholders and increase efficiency in the program delivery teams. The role provides Secretariat and administrative support including coordinating stakeholder meetings, workshops and working groups as well as preparing agendas, papers and minutes. The Assistant Project Officer also consults and collaborates with other program, policy and finance teams across the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water to lead, leverage and implement a coordinated approach.

Some projects the role may support include:

• Developing onboarding, training materials and online workshops for over 200 non-government organisations that co-deliver the Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) scheme.
• Supporting and monitoring compliance of over non-government organisations and energy businesses.
• Continuous improvement of customer information, ICT systems, processes and program guidelines.

The role requires the ability to deliver multiple tasks with tight deadlines and often competing priorities in line with established project plans, objectives and standards. 

Talent Pool  

A talent pool will be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

About You

Ideally, you will possess the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, governance, process improvement, reporting, communication, research and/or analysis. 
• You are organised, able to multi-task and solutions oriented. 
• You are driven and thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment 
• You understand hardship programs and have experience working with non-government organisations

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project Officer, Energy Social Programs

About the Team

The Energy, Climate Change & Sustainability (ECCS) Group within DCCEEW leads strategic policy, programs and major initiatives on renewable energy and energy security, climate change and environmental sustainability.  

The Energy Social Programs Branch within ECCS designs, delivers, governs and reviews NSW Government programs that support households and small businesses to pay their energy bills and stay connected to essential services. This includes over $1.5 billion worth of programs in the financial year 2024-25.

• The existing $435 million Energy Social Programs, including six energy rebates, one crisis support scheme and one debt relief scheme; and 
• The extended $1.1 billion National Energy Bill Relief Fund to support every household and small business in NSW, funded by the Commonwealth Government and delivered by the NSW Government.

We are a friendly, collaborative and supportive team that values a positive workplace culture. 

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.

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.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application. Please apply via the I Work for NSW jobs platform, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close on Tuesday 3^rd June at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact in confidence:

Ben Sibley, Senior Project Officer, Energy Accounts Payment Assistance team via benjamin.sibley@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

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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 (Cassie Dryburgh) on cassie.dryburgh@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

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