Senior Project Officer at DCCEEW NSW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

142665.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Project Governance, Briefing Preparation, Problem Solving, Workload Management, Reporting, Funding Pathways

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage. * Internal expression of interest * 2 Temporary (Up to December 2026) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunities * Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported * Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super The Program Development and Management (PDM) branch of the Water Group’s Infrastructure Development division is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) to fill two temporary full-time roles as Senior Project Officers from the 1 June 2026 to the 30 December 2026 About the role * Assist in secure funding pathways, either within State or Federal to ensure effective delivery pathways are established for projects to achieve water security across NSW. * Contribute to high-quality briefings, reports, and governance materials for executives, Ministers, Cabinet, and steering committees on project status, risks, and outcomes. * Deliver broad project support including meeting coordination, correspondence, materials preparation, problem-solving, and practical input to address complex policy and project issues. * This role is not location dependant and can be undertaken from regional or metro locations in NSW. About You We are looking for someone who: * Has excellent verbal and written communication skills and fantastic attention to detail. * Has a background or experience delivering projects. * Can develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with your team, internal and external stakeholders. * Is highly organised and thrives on working in a fast-paced environment * Can diligently manage your workload with the flexibility to shift priorities where required to deliver to deadlines, whilst maintaining a high standard of service. Essential Requirements – As detailed in the Role Description * Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in a relevant field For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer Program Development [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtJKpX_GJfM5nWJrmMMSmuanSTgmIpg94Eouj4p-ZFeoB5xESgCWtP82ndXl69qnPnY4wJmOV7tPogOYN4xUJ3_bUtI4mEbQUOqIT9KJZBSUnWOKR6W35WvyslzGZOtDz66k0nJZ10k_W_k9WCvQLQQA%7e%7e] 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. Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. Applications close Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Stephanie Borgonia stephanie.borgonia@dpie.nsw.gov.au [stephanie.borgonia@dpie.nsw.gov.au] Looking for more information or assistance in applying? * Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. [https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dcceew/work-us#toc-inclusion-and-belonging] * How we encourage and support people with disability [https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/equity-and-diversity/disability-employment/employee-support] * Information and adjustments for individual needs [https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/campaign/adjustments-for-individual-needs] for the recruitment process and the workplace. If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au [dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au] or contacting Celia Luis on 02 4904 2746 (please mention reference number 550272). If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide [https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-05/dphi-working-with-us-guide-for-aboriginal-applicants.pdf] to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au [AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au] for a yarn. Find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nswdcceew], Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/nswdcceew], X [https://twitter.com/nswdcceew] (Twitter), YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@nswdcceew] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nswdcceew/].

Responsibilities

The role involves securing funding pathways for water security projects and preparing high-quality briefings and reports for executives and Ministers. It also provides broad project support, including meeting coordination and addressing complex policy issues.