| Organisation / Entity: | Water |
| Job category: | Projects |
| Job location: | Statewide |
| Job reference number: | 541092 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | Clerk Grade 7/8 |
| Closing date: | 24/02/2025 – 11:55 PM |
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)
- Office location negotiable – flexible working options/Hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 + super
The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a Project Officer to provide project management and stakeholder engagement support (which may include field work) to contribute to the development and delivery of the River Works Program.
About the role
You will play a key role in supporting the River Works team by providing project management support, coordinating stakeholder engagement activities and assisting with occasional field work (e.g. monitoring assessments along priority river reaches). The role will also involve liaising with external consultants to provide direction and technical oversight to deliver projects.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have experience in managing delivery and risks for multiple projects and working effectively with a diverse array of stakeholders.
Your project management experience will include the coordination of projects from inception through to completion with appropriate consideration to environmental and technical aspects, ensuring project outcomes comply with relevant state and federal legislation and approvals processes, and working with project partners, consultants and contractors to ensure consistent and transparent communication throughout the delivery of projects.
Your experience with stakeholder engagement will be critical to delivering several key projects, including; the development of a targeted capacity building program for landholders; the development of a Community and Stakeholder Engagement (CSE) plan; and the ongoing coordination of stakeholder meetings across several projects.
Key knowledge and experience
- Demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating environmental programs, including understanding of budgeting, procurement and stakeholder engagement.
Essential requirements
- A current NSW Driver’s Licence
For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer Water
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 24th February 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Kate McWhinney via kate.mcwhinney@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.
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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Amanda Tantzaris on 02 8275 1128 (please mention reference number 541092).
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