Principal Project Officer

• Extensive experience leading and delivering complex programs and projects in a large and dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, develop capability in others and foster a high-performing team culture.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, governance, budgeting, risk management and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience influencing and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefings, submissions and presentations for varied audiences.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with experience navigating complex, sensitive or contentious issues.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across government, industry, community and partner organisations.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on results and quality outcomes.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating policy, programs or initiatives is highly desirable.

• A science degree or a degree in a relevant natural resource discipline.
• A valid Australian driver’s licence, with four-wheel drive experience and training preferable.

For more information read the full Role Description: Principal 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.

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately. 

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 Joe Thompson via joe.thompson@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.

• 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 Stacey Cooper on 02 9585 6811 (please mention reference number 551935).

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: 29 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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