Project Officer

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Join a high-performing, collaborative team delivering the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit
• Temporary full-time opportunity to December 2024
• Based in Parramatta - Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $108,119 to $121,982 + super

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, The Environment and Water is currently seeking to appoint a Project Officer to provide support in planning, delivering and evaluating the Global Nature Summit in Partnership with key stakeholders to achieve summit objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to use your event management expertise to bring together domestic and international delegates to protect and repair nature.

About the role
This is a key position that is suitable for someone with experience in event project management. You will be self-motivated and autonomous and have highly developed analytic and problem-solving skills.

You will be responsible for performing day-to-day project management activities to support the Summit’s objectives. This includes developing and managing efficient project management systems and processes and supporting the operational elements of the Global Nature Positive Summit.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will need:

• event management experience, including demonstrated experience in event planning and delivery
• project management experience, including the ability to create and manage project schedules, budgets and reporting
• strong time management and task prioritisation skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience in stakeholder management

Essential Requirements  

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in a similar role involving delivering complex projects on time which have achieved key outcomes.

 
For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer

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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 Thursday 29 February 2024 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Victoria Waller via ***************@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 0429 515 ***.

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on *********@DPIE.nsw.gov.au  (please include reference number).

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