Project Officer

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Project Officer (Environment Officer Class 7)
• Temporary (Up to 30 June 2029) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Located in Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $112,375 to $124,158 + super

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is currently seeking to appoint a Project Officer Partnerships to join our Conservation Programs division.

 The Project Officer Partnerships will assist the Principal Project Officer, Partnerships for the Saving our Species program, the NSW Government’s commitment to saving plants and animals at risk of extinction. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with reporting, content planning, relationship building and stakeholder management, stakeholder engagement, and drafting required documents such as briefs for partnership initiatives, events and partner presentations.

 The role is responsible for liaising and collaborating regularly with regional teams across the state and other internal and external stakeholders to identify valuable partnership opportunities that can raise awareness of threatened species conservation and support conservation projects as part of the Saving our Species priorities framework. The Project Officer Partnerships will also collaborate with the Saving our Species Communications team to develop and coordinate partnership content and help showcase the impact of our partnerships.

Success in the role depends on being able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience building and maintaining productive partnerships with government, private sector, community, philanthropic and/or non-government stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities, analyse information and develop practical solutions.
• Experience coordinating partnership projects and initiatives, managing competing priorities and supporting delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing proposals, briefs, reports, presentations and other partnership materials.
• Understanding of marketing and communications functions such as social media, traditional media, events and content development.

• Knowledge of biodiversity conservation frameworks, programs and policies in NSW, or the demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
• Experience developing, managing and maintaining productive partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating projects and partnership initiatives, including preparing proposals, reports, presentations, agreements and briefs.
• Sound knowledge of marketing and communications functions such as social media, traditional media, events and content development.

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Project Officer Partnerships CPHR EO7 RD

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. 

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If you require an adjustment for your application process (including an alternate format of the application form), please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Vithiya Yogarajah on 02 9995 5011 (please mention reference number 554289).

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Advertised: 09 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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