Project Officer – Climate Change & Net Zero Programs

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage. Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity. Located in 4 Parramatta Square with hybrid working supported. Salary ranging from $119,292 to $134,587 pa plus super.

We’re looking for a motivated and team-oriented Project Officer to support the design and delivery of innovative climate change and net zero emissions programs that make a real difference across industry, businesses and government. In this role, you’ll contribute to high-impact projects from concept through to delivery, using research, analysis and stakeholder engagement to help achieve government priorities. You’ll support program design, evaluation and continuous improvement, manage projects and contracts, and work with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jonathan Wood, Senior Project Officer, [email protected].

About You

You are organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders, analysing information and turning ideas into practical outcomes.

You will bring

- Experience supporting the development and delivery of programs, projects or policy initiatives.
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.




- Experience building productive stakeholder relationships and communicating effectively with diverse business, industry and government audiences.
- An interest in climate change, sustainability, energy, environmental initiatives or public policy.

Essential Requirements

- Knowledge of the operational requirements for the successful delivery of sustainability, climate change, resilience, adaptation and/or net zero emissions programs.
- Project management skills demonstrating the ability to deliver agreed outcomes on time, on budget, and to quality standards, and demonstrated time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.

Eligibility: 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.

Applications close Tuesday 17th November 2026 (11:55PM).

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.

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.

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📌 Project Officer Programs (Parramatta)
🏢 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
📍 Parramatta