Senior Project Officer Identified

Join a world class organisation and make a difference to the environment
• Thrive in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
• Remunerations starting from $120,661 plus superannuation
• Benefits and flexibility recognising work isn’t all you are passionate about
• Ongoing fulltime role available in Aboriginal Initiatives

• Roles based in Parramatta **other EPA Offices may be considered

In the Aboriginal Initiatives team, Senior Project Officer roles will assist the EPA to effectively engage with Aboriginal communities and improve its understanding of Aboriginal cultural values to strengthen its regulatory role to protect the environment. You will be part of a team and an agency that is committed to increasing the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff across the EPA.

You will play a key role in developing and delivering a range of important projects to address strategic priorities to achieve and maintain a healthy environment, healthy community. You will support the EPA to uphold its Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal Peoples by working collaboratively with colleagues in the EPA, broader cluster, Aboriginal organisations and communities and government and non-government stakeholders.

Please review the  Senior Project Officer Identified Role Description prior to submitting your application 

You will be knowledgeable and have extensive experience in understanding Aboriginal cultural values and heritage and working with Aboriginal people. You will also be able to provide strategic and innovative solutions to improve inclusion of Aboriginal perspectives and peoples for the EPA’s ability to regulate environmental matters and achieve environment protection more generally across NSW. Proven experience in end-to-end project management, effective engagement and the ability to network across various areas of government.
You have a passion and conviction to achieve outcomes for the environment and Aboriginal people. You do not need to be an expert in environmental matters and regulation but will be curious to learn more about what the NSW EPA does to protect human health and the environment. You are a team player always ready to roll their sleeves up and jump in when a job needs to be done, no matter how big or small.

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter (up to 3 PAGES) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

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.
If you are deemed as a recommended candidate following your interview, we will be inviting you to complete various background checks as part of our recruitment process before a final decision is made on the outcome of your application.
Our background checks may include, but are not limited to Reference Checks, National Police Checks, Working with Children and Medical Checks. The background checks will vary depending on the requirements of the role you have applied for and the work and environments you will be working across.

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We encourage and support applications from people with disability. We can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process, and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please refer here for more information.

Advertised: 01 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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