Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer to join Biodiversity, Conservation and Science.

In this role you will lead and contribute expertise to inform and support the delivery of Environmental Water Programs. This includes activities such as managing place-based floodplain projects, developing engagement strategies and strategic partnerships, providing expert advice and undertaking complex technical analyses to ensure key objectives are achieved.

About You

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Experience in a senior role, assisting in the successful delivery of program objectives.
• Knowledge and experience in the delivery of large-scale biodiversity related projects, including planning, delivery and engagement oversight.
• Experience in land manager/owner/stakeholder engagement to facilitate environmental program delivery.

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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member's) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

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.