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

• Join a dedicated team focusing on building an inclusive, respectful and collaborative culture across NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
• Newly-created Senior Project Officer Aboriginal Identified Clerk 9/10 role in the NPWS Organisational Culture team.

About the role

This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977).

Join a supportive and high-performing team as a Senior Project Officer working closely with NPWS Senior Executives, where you will be able to make a difference to the organisational culture. You will have a particular role in actively supporting the well-being and professional development of NPWS Aboriginal workforce.

We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

About You

You are a confident and highly skilled communicator who can design and deliver innovative projects that will continue to advance cultural competency of staff and establish mechanisms supporting cultural safety across a large, diverse and geographically dispersed organisation.

You have the ability to identify and mitigate risks to successfully meet the team's strategic goals, and you are adaptable and flexible in managing competing priorities in a demanding and complex work environment.

You will also bring your strategic thinking as well as your negotiation and facilitation skills to a range of professional development, career progression and organisational culture programs that will foster a professional, effective and priority-focused workforce and a safe and inclusive workplace for all.

Essential Requirements

• This is an Identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria
  • is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and.
  • identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and.
  • is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications (such as project management, communications or human resources) and/or demonstrated experience in designing and implementing workplace or community programs.
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight and/or intrastate.

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.

What we can offer you

NPWS 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.
• Aboriginal joint management of parks.
• Visit a park.

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.