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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

 

• Aboriginal Identified Opportunity - Project Officer Blue Plaques
• Environment Officer Class 8
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $112,444 to $126,861 + super
• Temporary full-time opportunity (up to 31 July 2026)
• Based in Parramatta – 4PSQ

 

Heritage NSW works with communities to protect, celebrate and manage our incredible heritage across NSW. If you are keen to be a part of a high performing, multi-disciplinary team that helps conserve and protect the Aboriginal, built and archaeological heritage of NSW, then this is the job for you!

The Blue Plaques program shares the fascinating stories of people and events, often unknown, that have helped shape the heritage of NSW.

 

This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977). 

 

About the role

Heritage NSW is seeking a proactive and community-minded Project Officer to help deliver the 1965 Freedom Ride Plaque trail. 

In this role, you’ll support the design and delivery of community engagement activities that empower local communities to share their stories about this important event. You’ll work closely with the project team, stakeholders, and community members to ensure engagement is inclusive, relevant, and impactful. 

 

About you

The successful candidate will have experience working in contested spaces and on complex community engagement projects, with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal stakeholders. You will be confident in prioritising your work and delivering to a high standard. You work collaboratively and enjoy building good relationships with your colleagues.

 

Knowledge and experience

• Project management skills demonstrating the ability to deliver agreed outcomes on time, on budget, and to quality standards, and demonstrated time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume office, including proven capacity to support senior management in the management of high-profile issues and projects.

 

Essential requirements

• Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
  • is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
  • identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
  • is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
• Current NSW Driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel (including regional and city-based travel)

 

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer Blue Plaques

 

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.

 

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 6 July 2025 at 11:55PM.

 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Lucie Reynolds via lucie.c.reynolds@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0499 232 394.

 

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.

 

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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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 543214).

 

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn 

 

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