Project Officer - GreenPower

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Ongoing, Full-time role (35 hours per week)
• Located in Parramatta NSW with hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 per annum plus super

We're looking for a Project Officer to support the delivery of GreenPower’s renewable electricity program and related projects. GreenPower is a national accreditation program, helping households, businesses and organisations support Australian made renewable energy. In this role, you'll work across GreenPower’s renewable electricity program, including operational project delivery, and policy and market development projects.

As a Project Officer, you'll provide project management and coordination across GreenPower’s renewable electricity program and projects. You'll be responsible for maintaining project plans and documentation, managing procurement and contract processes, supporting governance and reporting requirements, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organisational objectives.

• →Supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of GreenPower’s renewable electricity program and related projects.
• →Monitoring project milestones, risks, deliverables, and budgets to support successful project outcomes.
• →Collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to identify trends, emerging issues, and project performance insights.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jo Waugh, Senior Project Officer via joanna.waugh@dcceew.nsw.gov.au  

You are a highly organised project professional who can manage competing priorities and adapt to changing circumstances. You have strong communication skills, are solution driven and enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.

• Experience supporting the delivery of projects or programs in a complex environment.
• Strong project management, planning, and organisational skills.
• Experience preparing reports, briefs, and project documentation.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the energy markets, the renewable energy transition and or relevant sustainability frameworks or programs
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and or equivalent

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

The National GreenPower Accreditation Program (GreenPower) helps energy users access government-accredited, Australian-made renewable electricity and renewable fuels to reduce emissions. GreenPower is a national program supporting voluntary energy markets and is administered by the New South Wales Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).

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.

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and a two-page 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 Specialist on 02 6360 9017 (please mention reference number 552846).

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: 03 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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