Project Officer - Flood Recovery (Environmental Clean-up)

NSW Government | Contract to June 2027

- Start: 1 November 2026, running to 30 June 2027

- Rate: $63.07 per hour + super, 35 hours per week

- Location: Western Sydney

About the role A NSW Government environmental agency is looking for a

Project Officer to join the team delivering flood recovery projects focused on environmental clean-up. You’ll support the coordination of on-ground works, working with internal teams, contractors and community members to keep projects on track and stakeholders informed while priorities shift.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate activities that help the team deliver flood recovery projects to agreed milestones and outcomes

- Provide project support across work packages, including filing, scheduling contractor meetings, taking minutes and general project administration

- Collect and maintain project data for reporting, tracking and continuous improvement

- Help prepare reports, briefings and correspondence that support program delivery and decision-making

- Work with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders so that on-ground works run smoothly





- Support the team in meetings and forums with accurate, timely information

- Talk with project participants and members of the public by phone, email and other channels, giving them timely information and helping them take part in project activities

About you To Succeed In This Role You’ll Need

- Experience in project support and coordination, ideally involving contractors or operational, on-ground works

- Robust organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across several projects

- Clear, adaptable writing for a range of audiences and formats

- Good communication skills, including with members of the public and external stakeholders
- The ability to work on your own under supervision and as part of a team

- Solid administrative skills, including filing, minute-taking and organising meetings
- The capacity to travel to regional locations as required

Experience in government, environmental programs, emergency or disaster recovery, or construction and civil works would be well regarded.

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