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

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Senior Project Officer to lead the management of the Environmental Trust Accelerating Hawkweed Eradication grant and assist with other NPWS priority weed funding agreements, including budget management and contract management, facilitation of grant milestones / deliverables and associated reporting and development.

About you

Your passion for the environment, coupled with a strong attention to detail and proficiency in project management and procurement will be key to your success in this role. You will possess strong critical thinking and communication skills which allow you to identify risks and make good decisions. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills and a proven ability to work with stakeholders to achieve program and project outcomes whilst exercising sound judgement and discretion.

Essential requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project management.
• Willingness and ability to undertake field work.

Effective 1 January 2024, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave.
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport.
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

• About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service.
• Visit a park.

DCCEEW strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.