- Senior Project Officer (EOI) – Job# 554229
- Temporary until 06 July 2027, full-time (35 hours per week) prospect
- Office location - All of NSW, Parramatta
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348.00 - $146,945.00 + employer's contribution to superannuation and public holidays

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 Senior Project Officer to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

The Senior Project Officer leads a team of environmental planning specialists providing essential environmental planning advice and support across NPWS. The role provides specialist advice on environmental impact assessment, permissibility, sustainability, environmental risk and regulatory compliance, supporting NPWS to meet its responsibilities under relevant legislation, including the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Working collaboratively across NPWS, the wider Department and other public authorities, the role supports practical and effective environmental planning outcomes for activities undertaken across the national park estate.

About You

You are an experienced environmental planning professional with sound knowledge of environmental impact assessment and the legislative and policy frameworks applying to activities on the national park estate. You can critically analyse complex technical and environmental information, develop practical and evidence-based recommendations, and communicate specialist advice clearly in plain English to technical and non-technical audiences.

You are a capable and supportive leader who can guide and develop staff, manage competing priorities and deliver complex work within agreed timeframes and quality standards.



You build constructive relationships with diverse stakeholders and can confidently manage consultation, negotiation and sensitive or emerging issues. Your strong project-management, problem-solving and communication skills will enable you to lead continuous improvement and deliver sound environmental, conservation and operational outcomes for NPWS.

Essential requirements

- Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience.
- Project management skills and experience with an understanding of contemporary best practice in procurement, tendering and contract preparation, in managing project teams, consultants and contractors, and in applying environmental safety and risk management policies and systems.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and reviewing strategic plans, policies and programs, and in providing strategic and operational advice and recommendations to senior management.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer. 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.

- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

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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 Tuesday, 24/11/2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager via [email protected] or on 02 8275 1354.

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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📌 Senior Project Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 DCCEEW NSW
📍 New South Wales