Project Officer

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Ongoing/Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Based in Parramatta NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 pa plus superannuation.

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Project Officer to join the GreenPower team and support the delivery of one of Australia's most established renewable energy certification programs.

This role blends project management, digital communications, marketing activities, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to initiatives that support renewable energy and the transition to a low-emissions future.

You will play a key role in coordinating projects, delivering communications, and supporting program outcomes—ensuring work is delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard.

In this role you will:

• Lead GreenPower’s digital communications and marketing, working collaboratively with the Marketing Manager and the broader GreenPower team, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Manage and optimise the GreenPower website, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and customer-centric, in collaboration with digital agency partners
• Develop and deliver communications content including EDMs, LinkedIn, and stakeholder communications
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, track progress against milestones, risks, and deliverables, and provide clear status updates

Current priorities include delivering a new GreenPower website to improve customer experience, producing the annual report, and developing communications that help energy retailers drive GreenPower uptake.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Anais Le Marc, Marketing Manager, via anais.lemarc@dcceew.nsw.gov.au  

You’re a highly organised and adaptable professional with strong project and communication skills, and an interest in clean energy and sustainability. You will bring:

• Experience in project support or coordination, ideally within government, energy, or infrastructure sectors
• Strong skills in report writing, data analysis, and documentation management
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to develop clear, accurate, and customer-focused communications across a range of formats
• Experience with digital communications (websites, EDMs, social media)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Interest or experience in renewable energy, sustainability, or hydrogen programs (highly regarded)

• Demonstrated knowledge of clean energy markets 
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

For more information read the full Role Description: Role Description - 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.

Within DCCEEW, the GreenPower program is Australia's government-accredited scheme for renewable energy. It sets the standards that allow energy retailers to offer customers verified renewable electricity, supporting households and businesses to reduce their emissions and drive demand for clean energy.

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. 

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 Amanda Paterson, Talent Acquisition Partner on 02 6360 9017 (please mention reference number 551372).

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 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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