At a Glance
- Tasks: Support strategic projects and environmental water initiatives to protect NSW's environment.
- Company: Join the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental conservation while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in stakeholder negotiations and managing technical information is preferred.
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage. Support the successful delivery of strategic projects and environmental water initiatives.
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer to join our Water for the Environment Strategic Projects team to provide support to a team that works on environmental water projects across NSW. The successful applicant will support expert teams of negotiators, property and legal advisors, as well as work collaboratively with the broader Strategic Projects team, Water for the Environment branch and department.
You will be working alongside senior staff and have the opportunity to build your skills in stakeholder negotiations and development of measures including legal and policy approaches that support the delivery of environmental water. The role involves the management of technical information, including working with spatial, property and communications datasets which are critical to the effective negotiations with landholders and other project stakeholders.
About You
As a Project Officer, you will be adept at managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with interconnected teams. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working with technical information, and have a passion for achieving outcomes in a changing and diverse work environment. Experience in environmental, water or land management programs and/or experience working in legal, regulatory, property, policy or negotiation environments would be desirable.
To be successful, you will need to have:
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to manage technical information
- Ability to analyse and communicate spatial and relational datasets
- Strong communication (written, verbal and spatial) skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing pressures to meet deadlines
- Enthusiasm for learning and applying technological solutions.
Key knowledge and experience
Sound demonstrated knowledge of the operational and strategic requirements for the successful delivery of programs in the context of current policy and legislative frameworks.
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.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) may apply. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.
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.
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.
Project Officer, Water for the Environment in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Job Details
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water offers a dynamic work environment in Newcastle, where you can contribute to meaningful environmental projects that make a real difference. With a strong focus on employee development, collaboration, and a hybrid work model, we provide our team with the tools and support needed to thrive in their roles while fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability.
