Local recruitment: Senior Project Officer

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

• Temporary full-time opportunity to 30 June 2025, with possibility of extension
• Full-time opportunity – 35 hours per week + FlexTime
• Any NSW office location – regional location encouraged
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $120,859 to $133,183 + super

Our Northern Basin Connectivity Team is seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer to support the delivery of the Northern Basin Connectivity Program. This is a priority Program that is working to improve hydrological connectivity across the northern NSW Murray Darling Basin to provide for critical downstream needs.

About you

You have keen desire to make a difference through the work you do.

To be successful in the role you will be:

• an experienced project or program manager, with a track record of achieving project outcomes are achieved on time, to budget and to the required standards
• a confident communicator with effective verbal and written communication, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships
• adept in managing consultations and negotiations with diverse stakeholders, within agreed timelines, given their varying expectations, viewpoints and interests
• proficient in undertaking research and analysis to inform evidenced-based decision making and recommendations
• experienced in preparing effective briefing materials for Minister and Executive on project status, key issues and risks.

You will also have experience in water related areas such as water planning, natural resource management, agriculture, environmental science or a relevant field.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer, Connectivity Program

Note that the role will require some travel, including overnight stays.

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.

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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.

Applications close Friday 30 August 2024 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Therese Hulme, Manager Northern Basin Connectivity, Water Group on 0400 007 844 or via email therese.hulme@dpie.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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au  (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.