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

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

Exciting opportunity to join the Office of the Secretary, DCCEEW
Permanent full-time opportunity, 35 hrs/week
Office based in Parramatta, flexible working supported
Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,488 to $138,386 super and annual leave loading (Environment Officer Class 10)

This role is located within the Grants Branch in the Office of the Secretary. The Grants Branch supports the NSW Environmental Trust in the administration and governance of grant programs, in addition to DCCEEW-funded coast, estuary and flood grant programs.

About the role

The Major Projects program team are responsible for co-designing and managing long-term, multi-million-dollar grant projects on behalf of the NSW Environmental Trust. With a strong focus on the natural environment, our projects range from funding innovative biocontrol research to supporting threatened species and managing feral animals.

Projects funded under the Major Projects program are designed to tackle large-scale and/or complex environmental issues. The goal is to maximise environmental outcomes in New South Wales by investing in projects that are high priority, cost-effective, collaborative, and designed in consultation with subject matter experts.

As a Senior Project Officer, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing the management of grants funded under the Major Projects program. This includes project scoping and design, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, dealing with complex issues, evaluation of projects and contribution to continual process improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a passionate group of people managing projects that have tangible, on the ground environmental outcomes. Youll be joining a dynamic branch committed to collaboration, innovation, and a culture of inclusivity.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who is strategically minded and conscientious, with strong project management skills.

You will have:

Strong communication and organisational skills will be key to successfully delivering results
Sound judgement and attention to detail when managing complex and high-value grant projects
Ability to adapt to frequently changing priorities to support team and branch deliverables
An interest in improving systems and processes
Strong relationship building and engagement skills to support high level negotiations with partners and stakeholders, and effective project management
Experience related to natural resource management and/or grants management will be highly regarded.

Essential Requirements:

Experience in providing advice on complex/sensitive/contentious issues to senior management or ministerial level.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer, Grants

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the states 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 states 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 Sunday, 20 October at 11:55 PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Lara Trimming, Manager Major Project on or

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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