Assistant Project Officer

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• For Natural Organisers Who Thrive on Helping Others
• Ongoing full-time opportunity, 35 hrs per week
• Based in Parramatta (flexible working supported)
• Salary relative to experience ranging from $ 104,936 to $ 115,790 + superannuation and annual leave loading

Join the Strategic Management and Delivery Office, a collaborative and high-performing team at the centre of strategic delivery across the department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional who enjoys coordinating activities, supporting others and keeping things running smoothly. You will support a diverse range of projects and initiatives, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and play a key role in helping the department deliver important outcomes for the people and communities of NSW.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive coordinator who loves bringing order to complexity, keeping things on track and helping others succeed. You will be someone who naturally looks for opportunities to support the team, enjoys juggling multiple priorities, has exceptional attention to detail and takes pride in ensuring everything runs seamlessly. With a positive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills, you will build great working relationships, coordinate activities with ease and help deliver high-quality outcomes across the team.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project Officer

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) work 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 (max 3 pages) and single page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role you would like to be considered.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Tracy Middleton, Strategic Manager PMO via email to tracy.middleton@environment.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.

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability  
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

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 Nivya Shetty on 02 9585 6607or via nivya.shetty@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 553055).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.

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Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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