Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage. Apply now and help drive positive environmental change for communities across NSW.
• 2 x Ongoing full-time opportunities (35 hours per week)
• Office location Parramatta, or elsewhere in NSW for the right candidate, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $104,936 to $115,790 pa plus super

About the role
s Do you want to help NSW’s largest manufacturing and mining companies cut their emissions? Are you keen to help innovators bring new clean technologies to market? Would you like to build your skills in project and contract management while working directly with industry and innovators? Then join the Low Carbon Industry Programs Branch. We are recruiting two Assistant Project Officers: one in the Industrial Decarbonisation Initiative team and one in the Clean Technology Innovation team. Both teams deliver grant programs that are central to the NSW Government’s goals to cut emissions by 70% by 2035 and reach net zero by 2050. Industrial Decarbonisation Initiative team The Industrial Decarbonisation Initiative provides grants to projects that reduce the emissions of NSW manufacturing and mining companies, such as new biomethane production facilities and industrial scale heat-pumps. The initiative is growing to support more organisations and achieve greater emissions reductions across the state. Clean Technology Innovation team The Clean Technology Innovation Grant funds NSW businesses to pilot and demonstrate clean technologies that have been proven in the lab, so they can get ready for commercial use. Applicants include start-ups, small-to-medium enterprises, technology developers and research organisations. Grants range from $500,000 to $5 million per project and fund work such as prototyping, product verification, demonstration and front-end engineering design. As an Assistant Project Officer, you will:
• help prepare and manage high-value grant contracts by tracking milestones and deliverables, keeping records up to date and assisting with variations, extensions and reporting
• be a day-to-day contact for grant recipients, contractors and suppliers, check in with them regularly and raise any delivery issues with senior staff
• track program budgets, and check and process invoices so that payments are accurate and on time
• help develop new funding programs that deliver on NSW Government objectives, such as by drafting new grant funding guidelines
• organise stakeholder meetings, prepare agendas and briefs, and write meeting notes and summaries
• research and analyse market,



technical and program information, and help draft briefings and recommendations. For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project Officer, Programs About you You are passionate about climate action and interested in how government funding can help industry cut emissions and bring new clean technologies to market. You are organised and proactive, and you enjoy keeping projects on track in a fast-paced environment with clear milestones and deadlines. You are a strong communicator who works collaboratively and enjoys working directly with businesses and innovators to deliver their projects. Ideally, you will have experience, knowledge or capabilities in some or all of the following areas:
• a degree in a relevant discipline, such as environmental science, engineering, business or public policy
• experience supporting contract, grant or project management
• experience tracking budgets or processing payments
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• experience engaging with stakeholders or clients
• an interest in energy, climate change, manufacturing, mining or clean technology. Why join us?
• Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven team culture.
• Be part of projects that contribute to NSW's climate and sustainability goals.
• Work alongside passionate and experienced professionals.
• Gain exposure to high-profile government programs and initiatives.
• Build your career in a growing and impactful field. Essential Requirements
• Demonstrated experience assisting in delivering successful program/project outcomes on time and to quality standards.
• Stakeholder management skills with demonstrated time management and organisation skills and ability to use sound judgement and appropriate discretion when dealing with all parties. 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 workplace. 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. 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. Should you require further information

about the role
please contact Pim Peters, Senior Project Officer Programs, via [email protected] Applications close Thursday 19th November (11:55PM). 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 Current 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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