Local recruitment: Assistant 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 (35 hours per week) opportunity to December 2025,
• Office location – regional location encouraged/Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $93,295 base to $102,941 top + super

The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint an Assistant Project Officer to undertake a range of project support and coordination activities to support the coordination and delivery of water metering and licensing projects, and the achievement of organizational objectives.

Key accountabilities

• Develop, implement and use relevant effective records management and processes ensuring operational requirements are met.
• Provide project and administrative support, including monitoring and reporting on status of advice, milestones and deliverables, to ensure time, cost and quality indicators are in line with approved commitments
• Assist the project team to complete tasks including organizing meetings and managing records and taking minutes of meetings.
• Undertake basic research and analysis in assigned project areas and contribute to the preparation of reports to support informed decision making and planning
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders to provide updates regarding project status and implementation issues.

Key challenges

• Delivering multiple project and support activities in line with agreed standards and objectives, given tight deadlines and competing demands and priorities
• Exercising diplomacy and judgement when liaising with representatives of peak government and non-government bodies, and key industry participants

About You

You are a self starter with a strong capability to work independently and manage competing priorities and timeframes. You enjoy building and maintaining effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders and you have strong communication and project management skills. You are motivated to provide effective solutions to often complex problems.

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

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.

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 Monday 14^th October 2024 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Stacey Winckel via stacey.winckel@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.

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsws.gov.au or contacting Amanda Tantzaris on 02 8275 1128 (please mention reference number 538721).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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