Project Officer, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water. Parramatta, Sydney NSW. Government - State (Government & Defense). Contract/Temp. Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies. Project Officer (Environment Officer Class 7). Location negotiable. Temporary full-time opportunity to 30 June 2025. Salary is relative to experience and ranges from $101,850 to $112,530 + super.

About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support delivery of communications and engagement projects within the Nature Markets and Offsets division.  The division oversees a range of program areas in biodiversity stewardship, conservation, and the NSW biodiversity credits market. It also delivers reforms to improve landholder and proponent participation in the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme.

To be the successful applicant for this position, you will require: Strong communication skills and the ability to engage successfully with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

The ability to operate effectively and drive outcomes within a complex and dynamic work environment. Demonstrated experience in contributing to communication strategies and plans and coordinating communication channels. Demonstrated experience in project delivery. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in contributing to, developing and implementing communication strategies.

Key knowledge and experience:

Experience in contributing to communication strategies and plans and coordinating communication channels. Experience in project management.

Essential requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in contributing to/developing and implementing communication strategies. For more information, read the full Role Description:  Project Officer (Stakeholder Engagement).

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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. 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.

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 Tuesday, 17 September 2024, at 11:55PM.

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Should you require further information about the role contact Shawn Hollbach at shawn.hollbach@dpie.nsw.gov.au, on 0430321831