* Temporary Full-Time Opportunity up to 2 years
* Location: Wollongong NSW
* Salary from $99,938 (Departmental Officer Grade 5/6) + super, with a great range of benefits
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
About the role
Soil Conservation Service is seeking an enthusiastic Environment Officer to lead a small team delivering environmental and civil consulting projects, from planning and design to costing, delivery, and client and contractor management. Capability with supervising staff and contractors onsite with relevant trade, technical or project management experience onsite would be highly regarded.
The primary activity for these roles will be delivering natural area management programs, focusing on ground works. Our ideal candidate will have;
* Experience in surveys, inspections, planning, design and costing of soil and water conservation projects to achieve commercial outcomes.
* Experience in negotiating works contracts, providing maintenance advice, and building strong client and stakeholder relationships.
* Capability in planning and coordinating project schedules to meet time, cost, quality and scope requirements.
* Experience in preparing and maintaining project documentation and reporting in line with integrated management systems.
* Understanding of work health and safety procedures, including hazard identification, risk assessment, controls, monitoring and reporting.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance.
Highly Desirable Skills and Experience;
* Supervise staff and contractors onsite with desirable trade, post-trade or tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project management, building, construction, earthmoving, environment and engineering.
* Experience in coordinating plant operations and supervising construction works to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
Essential Requirements
* Practical working knowledge in the design and implementation of soil and water conservation projects or similar, and understanding of environmental principles and legislation
* Sound knowledge and experience using software that includes Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and project management system/s.
* Current C Class Drivers Licence and willingness to travel within the region.
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Applying is easy
Submit your current Resume/CV (max. 1 page) and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you're our ideal candidate.
If you'd like to know more about the role, please view the role description Role Description - DO Grade 5-6 - Environmental Officer .docx
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact
Craig Thomas, Senior Environmental Officer at or
Christie-Lee White, Senior Environmental Officer at or
Applications close: 11:55pm Tuesday 24 February 2026
Additional information:
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check and Bankruptcy Check.