Senior Project Officer at DCCEEW NSW

, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

138494.0

Posted On

08 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Assessment, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Review of Environmental Factors, Ecological Science, Water Science, Technical Writing, Quality Assurance, Consultant Management, Environmental Planning, Risk Mitigation, Infrastructure Project Delivery

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 * Temporary until 31 December 2026 * Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported * Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $124,322 to $138,494 + super The Water for the Environment Branch is seeking expressions of interest for a Senior Project Officer to support delivery of the Reconnecting Watercourse Country Program (RWCP). About the role The RWCP is delivering infrastructure works to reduce constraints on environmental water delivery across the Gwydir River and Gingham watercourses. The program currently includes eight watercourse crossings on private land, involving: * Environmental assessment and approvals * Engineering design development * Landholder and stakeholder consultation * Construction delivery. The team is managing a range of specialist consultants across cultural heritage, ecology, and engineering disciplines, and is responsible for preparing a Review of Environmental Factor (REF) documentation for each site. To support program delivery, we are seeking a Senior Project Officer to prepare REF documentation in collaboration with the project team, while also providing coordination, review and quality assurance support. This role may involve occasional travel to the Newcastle or Parramatta offices. About You We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Senior Environmental Scientist or Ecologist to support the preparation and delivery of environmental assessment and approval documentation for the RWCP. The successful candidate will bring strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to synthesise complex technical information into clear, defensible and practical environmental planning outcomes. You will have demonstrated experience preparing a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) or similar environmental assessment documentation and a strong multidisciplinary understanding of environmental and/or water science. You will contribute to the review, interpretation and quality assurance of technical studies, integrating findings from specialist disciplines such as ecology, heritage and engineering into clear and cohesive approval documentation. Working collaboratively across project teams, you will contribute to the preparation of REF documentation across multiple sites, support the navigation of planning and approvals pathways, and assist in managing consultation and notification requirements. You will coordinate inputs from technical specialists and provide pragmatic advice on environmental risks, mitigation measures and approval strategies to support the timely delivery of projects. Experience working with or alongside infrastructure and water-related projects is highly desirable, as is familiarity with water-based construction activities and associated environmental impact pathways. While an engineering qualification is not required, a practical understanding of construction processes, project delivery and environmental impact assessment will be highly regarded. Key knowledge and experience * Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in planning, implementing and managing complex projects to achieve priority objectives * Strong multidisciplinary understanding of environmental and/or water science * Proven ability to review, interpret, and integrate complex technical assessments into structured reports * Experience working with or alongside infrastructure or water-related projects * Strong stakeholder and consultant management capability. * Familiarity with water-based construction activities and associated environmental impact pathways (desirable). Essential Requirements * Tertiary qualifications in science, planning, or related fields. For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtcup0aJtdISV1Zo6ApJAjPUHv0W4UL2la1k5ujK28tSaLXXs_NmqeUCB0xE9I7fRoLUvuB0curWPgsxnzmFnrC0t-_gk9ZVUWusSUAyxwg-UsWOrPVdroxEbtI4fYARAILXYFdTdvRDvaya7NcCqN5g%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 Monday 20th July 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Luke Kidd Senior Manager Portfolio and Strategic Projects (luke.kidd@dcceew.nsw.gov.au [luke.kidd@dcceew.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 Lila Snow on 02 9995 5095 (please mention reference number 551514). 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Responsibilities

Prepare Review of Environmental Factor (REF) documentation and provide coordination and quality assurance for the Reconnecting Watercourse Country Program. Manage specialist consultants across ecology, heritage, and engineering to ensure timely delivery of infrastructure works.