Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Facilitate the delivery of system and digital platform enhancements for the NSW Air Quality Monitoring Network, one of Australia's largest environmental monitoring networks.
- Coordinate digital and data projects that enhance air quality data management and help deliver reliable, real-time air quality information to communities across NSW through the Air Quality NSW website.
- Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) until June 2027, with potential extension
- Lidcombe location, hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $124,322 to $138,494 + super
Our Climate and Atmospheric Science Branch is seeking a Senior Project Officer IT to support the design, development and delivery of systems and digital solutions that underpin the NSW Air Quality Monitoring Network and Air Quality NSW website (www.airquality.nsw.gov.au).
Working within a complex operational environment, you will work closely with scientists, monitoring specialists, vendors and IT teams, helping to translate business requirements into practical solutions. You will coordinate system improvements, support project delivery, contribute to process and service improvements, and help ensure reliable and accessible air quality information is available to government, industry and the community.
You will contribute to the ongoing evolution of critical environmental data systems, including data management platforms, APIs, dashboards and digital services, ensuring solutions are customer-focused, sustainable and aligned with organisational priorities.
About You
You are an experienced project, data or systems professional with a strong background in coordinating digital initiatives, business systems improvements or data management projects. You are comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, balancing competing priorities and supporting the delivery of complex projects in operational environments.
You have strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills and enjoy working collaboratively with technical specialists and external service providers. You can analyse problems, identify practical solutions and help coordinate activities that deliver meaningful business outcomes.
You enjoy working collaboratively, can influence and negotiate at all levels, and remain adaptable in a changing environment. With a continuous improvement mindset, you are motivated by delivering effective, sustainable digital solutions that support organisational objectives and meaningful public outcomes.
Highly desirable
- Experience acting as a liaison between business users, vendors and technical teams to support system improvements and digital solutions.
- Experience working with databases, data platforms, APIs or system integrations.
- Experience supporting reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI.
Key knowledge and experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in planning, implementing and managing complex data management system and digital projects to achieve priority objectives
Essential requirements
- Degree qualification in a relevant Technology discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience.
For more information, read the full Role Description:
RD Senior Project Officer - IT SPSE IT EO9.docx
About the Team – Science & Insights
Science & Insights sits within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), which works to protect the state’s environment and heritage while driving a sustainable future for NSW.
Working at the intersection of science, policy and delivery, Science & Insights collaborates across government, academia, industry and communities to identify priority issues and deliver practical, high-impact solutions.
The division brings together six specialist branches spanning conservation and restoration, climate and atmospheric science, environmental protection, remote sensing and landscape science, science impact and assessment, and water, wetlands and coastal science.
Together, these teams provide the evidence, expertise and insights needed to understand NSW’s environment, manage risks and drive sustainable outcomes.
The division’s work is focused on building a strong evidence base, advancing innovation in how data is gathered and used, and translating complex scientific information into clear, actionable insights and advice. Through scientific rigour, partnerships and knowledge sharing, Science & Insights plays a critical role in protecting, restoring and strengthening the resilience of NSW’s environment for future generations.
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.
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 30th June 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Lisa Chang via
[email protected], 02 9995 5127 or 0401 431 346.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
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. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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