Project Officer

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• 2-year temporary opportunity with the potential for extension
• Full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Located in Parramatta NSW with hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $119,292 up to $134,587 per annum plus super

We’re looking for a Project Officer to support the development and delivery of complex renewable fuels programs that will help decarbonise industry in NSW. In this role, you’ll work across the Renewable Fuel Scheme and related programs, contributing to developing policy, operational project delivery and industry engagement projects.

As a Project Officer, you’ll provide policy development and project management support across the Renewable Fuel Scheme and related programs. You’ll be responsible for maintaining project plans and documentation, managing procurement and contract processes, preparing briefs and reports, supporting governance and reporting requirements, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organisational objectives.

• →Support planning, development, coordination and delivery of the Renewable Fuel Scheme and related projects including policy development and project delivery.
• →Monitor project deliverables, milestones, risks and issues to support project outcomes.
• →Analysing and interpreting technical data to identify trends, emerging issues and insights.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alex Pappas, Senior Project Officer, via alex.pappas@dcceew.nsw.gov.au  

You are a highly organised project professional who can manage competing priorities and adapt to changing circumstances. You have strong communication skills; are solutions driven and thrive working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.

• Experience supporting the delivery of policy and projects in a complex environment, preferably in the energy, environmental or sustainability field or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the capacity to identify risks and issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering quality outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, briefing papers and presentations.
• Strong commitment to working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Demonstrated knowledge of clean energy policy and/or markets 
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer

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.

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. 

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.

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

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 Amanda Paterson, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 02 6360 9017 (please mention reference number 552550).

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 AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn. 

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Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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