Policy & Project Officer

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Ongoing full-time 35 hour per week opportunity
• Parramatta office, location upon negotiation across NSW for the right candidate, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 pa plus super

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role at the centre of major energy infrastructure initiatives within the Department's Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability division.

Working closely with senior executives and stakeholders across multiple government agencies involved in the energy transition, you will coordinate activities across three executive-level governance forums, prepare high-quality papers and briefs, capture accurate meeting outcomes, and provide portfolio-level reporting that supports informed decision-making.

The role offers exposure to complex policy and project matters, with the opportunity to influence outcomes through clear analysis, effective stakeholder engagement and strong project coordination.

You are a highly organised and proactive professional with experience supporting senior executive governance forums, preparing agendas, executive papers and tracking actions in a fast-paced environment. You have exceptional written communication skills and can distil complex information from a range of sources into clear, concise and executive-ready briefs, reports and presentations. Comfortable working with senior leaders, you build strong relationships, exercise sound judgement and maintain attention to detail while managing competing priorities.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy coordinating stakeholders to achieve outcomes. Ideally, you bring experience preparing portfolio-level reporting, coupled with strong analytical skills and the ability to identify key issues, risks and opportunities. You are adaptable, resilient and capable of delivering high-quality work under tight timeframes while maintaining a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Policy and Project Officer

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.

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Michelle Selby via michelle.selby@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

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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Advertised: 05 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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