Address- Project Officer (Clerk Grade 7/8)
- Package includes salary depending on experience ($106,025 - $117,363) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Temporary full-time role until 30 June 2025
- Located in Oberon.
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 Project Officer to work as part of the team based in Oberon and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and aboriginal heritage of NSW.
The Project Officer is responsible for providing diverse project management services, including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, implementing and monitoring project plans.
About You
As a Project Officer you are adept at managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with inter-connected teams, and across multiple organisations. Ideally, you have exposure to high-volume work within a large complex organisation or similar.
In addition to your strong verbal and written communication skills, you will have proven ability to work with stakeholders to achieve program and project outcomes whilst exercising sound judgement and discretion.
Experience with writing Environmental Assessments and managing flood repairs to roads and other infrastructure would be beneficial.
Essential Requirements
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project management.
- Experience in development and delivery of projects, including the development of project plans, monitoring of project timelines, budgets and reporting requirements, and contract administration.
For more information on the role, please view the Role Description: Project Officer.
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). For more information, please click here.
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 flex 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
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How to apply
Apply by answering all pre-screening questions, submit a current resume (no more than 4 pages) and up to one-page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
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.
For more information about the role, please contact Ange Lonergan, Area Manager, Blue Mountains Branch, NPWS, on 0455 052 *** or via ***************@environment.nsw.gov.au.
Applications close: Friday 17th of May at 11:55pm.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling 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.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and for assistance in applying for a role. Contact our Aboriginal People & Culture team at *******@dpie.nsw.gov.au if you need further information or assistance.
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