Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Help shape and deliver programs that make a tangible difference to the conservation of NSW’s unique biodiversity and threatened species and ecological communities
- Temporary (Up to 30 June 202 full-time opportunity with the possibility for ongoing or further extension, dependent on future funding
- Office location Coffs Harbour and Parramatta, hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $112,375 to $124,158 + super
Join a collaborative team focused on building strategic partnerships that support biodiversity conservation across NSW.
In this role, you'll work with government, community and private sector stakeholders to coordinate partnership initiatives, identify new opportunities and help deliver projects that create lasting environmental impact. You will join a collaborative and purpose-driven team that works across multiple disciplines to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes for communities, landscapes and biodiversity across NSW.
About You
You're a collaborative relationship builder with strong stakeholder engagement and project coordination experience. You excel at developing partnerships, identifying opportunities, and delivering outcomes in complex environments. Organised, proactive and solutions-focused, you bring excellent communication skills and a passion for creating positive environmental and conservation outcomes
- Experience developing, managing and maintaining productive partnerships with government, private sector, community, philanthropic and/or non-government stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills, including the ability to build collaborative working relationships, negotiate outcomes and influence stakeholders.
- Experience coordinating projects and partnership initiatives, including preparing proposals, reports, presentations, agreements, briefs and other supporting documentation.
Essential Requirements –
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience
For more information read the full Role Description:
Project Officer Partnerships
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.
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 Sunday 23rd of August 2026 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Alison Curtin via
[email protected] or 02 9995 6062.
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing
[email protected] or contacting Stacey Cooper on 02 9585 6811 (please mention reference number 55236.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at
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