Grant Project Officer | 553532

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Help turn funding into meaningful outcomes for NSW communities
• Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity up to 30 June 2028
• Jindabyne office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 pa + super

Our Grants Team is currently seeking to appoint a Grant Project Officer to help deliver grant programs that make a tangible difference to communities, the environment and regional outcomes across NSW. This is an exciting opportunity for a grants professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, coordinating projects, supporting funding programs and contributing to meaningful initiatives from inception through to completion.

As a Grant Project Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of grant-funded projects and programs across NSW by undertaking grant administration, project coordination, reporting, monitoring and governance activities. You will work closely with internal teams, funding recipients and external stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered effectively, meet compliance requirements and achieve intended outcomes. The team offers a collaborative and supportive environment where continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement and high-quality service delivery are highly valued, providing excellent opportunities to develop your grants management and project delivery expertise.

About You
You are a highly organised grants, program or project professional with experience coordinating funding programs, administering grants, managing project documentation or supporting program delivery. You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret policies, assess information, identify risks and contribute to evidence-based recommendations. Comfortable working across multiple priorities, you demonstrate excellent attention to detail and can effectively manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Your strengths include building positive stakeholder relationships, providing responsive customer service and collaborating with diverse teams to achieve shared outcomes. You are a proactive communicator who can prepare clear reports, briefs and project documentation, while adapting to changing priorities and operational requirements. With a commitment to accountability, integrity and continuous improvement, you enjoy finding practical solutions, supporting successful project outcomes and contributing to grant programs that deliver real benefits across NSW.

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

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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 Alexandra Blair on 02 8275 1761 (please mention reference number 553532).

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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