Senior Project Officer - Strategic Initiatives

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Play a key role in shaping and strengthening how the Ecosystems and Threatened Species Branch collaborates, performs and delivers on its priorities to protect NSW's biodiversity
• Senior Project Officer - Strategic Initiatives (Environment Officer Class 9)
• Temporary (up to 30 June 2029) full time (35 hours per week) opportunity (with the possibility for ongoing or further extension, dependent on future funding)
• Parramatta Office location (hybrid working supported)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $128,052 to $142,649 p.a. + super

The Conservation Programs, Heritage and Regulation Group is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer - Strategic Initiatives to manage and coordinate the development and implementation of branch priorities within the Ecosystems and Threatened Species branch. This includes developing and implementing branch communication and engagement initiatives, coordinating strategic projects, and providing advice that enables effective planning and alignment to connect people to priorities and decisions.

You are a collaborative and proactive project professional who enjoys bringing people, ideas and priorities together to improve organisation outcomes. You will have strong communication, stakeholder engagement and project management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively across teams with different perspectives and priorities. You are comfortable working in a changing environment, using initiative and sound judgement to identify opportunities, navigate complexity and turn strategic priorities into practical outcomes. You will be confident working with a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, and able to communicate clearly, influence constructively and bring people together around shared business goals. You are someone who enjoys improving how an organisation works, collaborates and delivers.

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer - Strategic Initiatives

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: Monday 24 August 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alison Whealing via Alison.Whealing@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0436 668 755.

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.

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• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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• 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.npws.gov.au or contacting Tori Basnet on 0400 543 556 (please mention reference number 552310).  

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 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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