- Project officer
- Temporary full-time opportunity up until 30 June 2027
- Office location - Newcastle regional location /Hybrid working supported
- Clerk Grade 7-8 Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + employer's contribution to superannuation.
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
About the role
National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Project Officer to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage with a focus on leading the preparation and priority detail design development of key precincts for a master plan for a connected coastal walk on the NSW Central Coast.
As the Project Officer, you will support the Assets and Infrastructure team to finalise the publicly exhibited master plan, lead design development phase for priority walking trail and visitor precincts and support communications planning to stakeholders. The role will be required to support a range of other projects in design phase across Hunter Central Coast national parks reserves.
The Project Officer role reports to the Senior Project Officer and work within a project management framework and collaborate with contractors including landscape architects, to ensure designs are consistent with the final master plan and support communications with key stakeholders throughout the design phase. The project will require working to tight timeframes and budgets and deliver within the NSW government election commitment intent. This role will not be leading construction projects or delivery on ground works.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic Project Officer with excellent project management skills, experience in managing contracts and procurement process, asset construction or civil experience, data management and good communication skills. As Project Officer you will be comfortable undertaking lead as part on multiple projects at a time, have good time management, written and verbal communications skills with willingness to travel throughout the Branch to NPWS reserves.
We are looking for a dynamic project officer, with a passion for your community and environment, landscape designing, with a strong communications and stakeholder skills with an attention to detail, experience in contractor and project management to ensure success in this role. You'll be adept in providing landscape design advice and you will be comfortable undertaking lead in parts of a multiple agency project, have good time management, written and verbal communications skills with willingness to travel throughout the Hunter Central Coast area h to NPWS reserves. You will be required to support project development and delivery in line with established plans, budgets, timeframes, policy and environmental objectives and other project and priorities.
You will have the ability to support the team on procurement and contract management, including contractor supervision of remote works projects which will require regular travel throughout the Hunter Central Coast region.
Essential requirements
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project management and landscape design.
- Experience in development and delivery of projects, including the development of project plans, monitoring of project timelines, budgets and reporting requirements, and contract administration.
For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer NPWS Clerk Grade 7-8
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.
What we can offer you
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
- Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
What we do
About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
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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 also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
Applications close Sunday 6th September at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Rachel Kempers via
[email protected] or on 0400 472 648.
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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