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Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.
Position Details
Temporary full‑time position up to June (35 hours per week)
Office location – Parramatta (hybrid working supported)
Salary – $109,102 to $120,542 plus super
Role Overview
This role supports the growth and impact of the Healthy Country Team by delivering new conservation initiatives and strengthening partnerships with Aboriginal communities. You'll help drive impactful biodiversity conservation projects that embed Aboriginal voices and perspectives in environmental management.
In this role, you'll contribute to project research, analysis, reporting and implementation, while engaging with Aboriginal communities, researchers, and government and non‑government stakeholders to achieve project goals. You'll also support the review and improvement of systems and processes to enable effective and inclusive project delivery.
This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti‑discrimination Act.
About You
* You're a proud Aboriginal person with strong connections to community, Country and culture, and you're passionate about strengthening those ties through meaningful partnerships that embed Aboriginal voices, knowledge and cultural practices in conservation.
* You have a proven ability to build respectful relationships and support projects that deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal peoples and the environment.
* You bring experience working with Aboriginal peoples, communities and organisations and have a strong understanding of contemporary public policy issues, particularly those relating to the environment and Aboriginal communities in NSW.
* You're skilled in supporting program, project and policy development and implementation, as well as reviewing and improving policies and procedures.
* With sound knowledge of business and coordination processes, you're confident preparing reports, submissions and briefing materials.
Essential Requirements
* Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; accepted as such by the community.
* Current Australian Driver's Licence.
* A willingness and ability to travel.
* Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti‑discrimination Act.
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 environment. 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.
For permanent roles you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you must hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
Application Deadline
Applications close 14 December at 11:55 PM.
Department Closure
Please note that the Department will be closed from Wednesday, 24 December to Sunday, 11 January. During the Department closure, the Talent Acquisition Team will take annual leave, and no recruitment actions will take place. Recruitment for this position will recommence on Monday, 12 January.
Contact
Should you require further information about the role please contact Vanessa Cavanagh via e‑mail or on (contact details not provided).
Disability Support
Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace. If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Alexandra Blair (please mention reference number).
Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Contract.
Job function: Other.
Industry: Government Administration.
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