Project Officer - Engagement, Partnerships and Co-Design

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Support engagement, partnerships & co-design across various environmental water programs in NSW
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $109K pa to $120K pa + super

The Conservation Programs, Heritage and Regulation Group (part of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)) is currently seeking to appoint a Project Officer to support engagement, partnerships and co-design across various environmental water programs in NSW. 

In this role, you’ll work with communities and stakeholders to deliver better environmental outcomes from water management.

You’ll join the Engagement, Partnerships and Co-Design team within Strategic Projects, delivering programs that improve environmental water outcomes, including Murray–Darling Basin initiatives to ease constraints and improve flows to priority areas. The team’s current focus is the Gwydir Reconnecting Watercourse Country Program (Gwydir RWCP), now progressing through design and delivery.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while working alongside experienced professionals across engagement, environmental assessment, policy, physical works delivery and program coordination.

About the role
This role coordinates stakeholder engagement and communications with landholders, First Nations groups, local communities and delivery partners to support co-design and engagement approaches for program delivery.

You’ll develop communication content and materials across multiple channels, support engagement activities, build strong stakeholder relationships, coordinate working groups and consultants, and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation.

About You
To be successful you’ll need to have:

• Experience in environmental, water and/or infrastructure programs
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication (written and verbal) skills, including landholder and customer engagement
• Experience coordinating meetings and events
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• The willingness and ability to travel throughout regional NSW as required (including overnight stays)

You’ll stand out if you also bring:

• Experience in First Nations and community place-based and/or co-design processes 
• Cultural assessments for Review of Environmental Factors 
• Borealis (CRMs) and database development and management 

Please note: Regular travel to regional locations may be required as part of the role.

For more information read the full Role Description.

Who we are
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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)  
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. 

To Apply
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.

Applications close Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Adrian Black, Senior Project Officer on 02 8837 6319 or via Adrian.Black@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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• 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 Jodi Arthur on 02 6360 9015 (please mention reference number 550833).

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 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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