Senior Assessments Officer

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Senior Assessments Officer (Environment Officer Class 10)
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW (hybrid working supported)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $134,421 to $148,239 + super

Heritage NSW works with communities to protect, celebrate and manage our incredible heritage across NSW. If you are keen to be a part of a high performing, multi-disciplinary team that helps conserve and protect the Aboriginal, built and archaeological heritage of NSW, then this is the job for you!

As a Senior Assessments Officer, you will provide expert heritage advice on approval pathways and the effective management and conservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage, environmental heritage and heritage objects, places, items, relics and values. You will prepare accurate and timely reports, submissions, briefing notes and correspondence on a range of assessment and approval matters, assess development applications for projects across NSW, and provide expert advice on complex conservation documents to support best-practice heritage conservation.

The successful applicant must exhibit strong communication skills and be confident liaising with diverse stakeholder groups at all levels. You will be committed to delivering results, quality outcomes and excellent customer service. You will be required to build strong relationships across government agencies and other key stakeholders and bring a collaborative approach to information sharing, proactive planning, and effective development of key projects, as well as range of approval processes. The ability to manage multiple competing priorities whilst delivering within statutory timeframes and a willingness to undertake site visits within NSW is essential, while knowledge of or management experience of linear heritage projects is desirable.

• Experience in delivering cultural and heritage outcomes with knowledge of associated processes and legislation.

• Tertiary qualifications in heritage management/conservation, Aboriginal heritage, architecture, archaeology, planning or relevant heritage discipline or demonstrated extensive experience in a relevant heritage field.
• Current Driver’s License.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Assessments 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.

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 Ruth Berendt via ruth.berendt@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 4927 3118. Alternatively, please contact Andreana Kennedy via andreana.kennedy@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 8289 6692.

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 contacting on Tori Basnet 0400 543 556 (please mention reference number 550327).

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: 10 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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