Project Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Project Officer (Planning and Reporting).

• Permanent full-time opportunity available.

• Office location - Location is negotiable within NSW with consideration of ability to access departmental offices.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $106,025.00 to $117,363.00 pa + super.

About the role

NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) has a great opportunity to join their Business Performance and Reporting Unit managing projects to improve park management effectiveness, transparency and accountability. The Unit is accountable for strengthening the strategic management of NPWS and of NSW National Parks by supporting:

• Performance planning and reporting
• Evaluation of park management and programs
• Business improvement projects and strategy development

The Project Officer is responsible for providing diverse project management and support services, including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, and implementing and monitoring project plans. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high performing team to support the achievement of organisational objectives.

In particular the role delivers projects covering the following team functions:

• coordination of organisational and program planning and reporting
• design and management of park management effectiveness frameworks
• park planning and management data collation, analysis and interpretation
• developing and improving systems and tools that will support park management operations and programs and ensure effective planning, delivery and monitoring of programs.

A typical day could include: liaising with a wide range of NPWS staff to coordinate annual park management planning processes, and seek input to reporting on park management progress and outcomes; analysing reporting data and developing effective communication of the results with key internal stakeholders; providing technical support for planning and reporting systems and reports.

About You

As a Project Officer you are adept at managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with inter-connected teams. Ideally, you have exposure to high-volume work within a large complex organisation or similar and have a passion for achieving outcomes in a changing and diverse work environment.

You are adept at problem solving, enjoy handling diverse and complex data, and are enthusiastic about learning and applying technological solutions. You can collate, analyse and interpret data, and present insights in varied formats accessible to different audiences.

You’ll also be highly motivated and an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across a range of stakeholders both in person and through virtual networks. You thrive being a team player who is proactive and demonstrates initiative at every opportunity.

Essential Requirements –

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project management.
• 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

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.

Applications closes – Sunday 6 October 2024 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kevin Wale, Team Leader, Planning and Reporting, Business Delivery, on (02) 9585 6633 or via kevin.wale@environment.nsw.gov.au

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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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Naz Keya via naz.keya@dpie.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 538615).

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Posted Date: 10/1/2024