Project Officer - Water Infrastructure Project Delivery$113,574 to $125,720 plus super and leave loadingMultiple Project Officer roles up to December 2026.
Located in Deniliquin, Albury, Wagga Wagga or other southern regional location by negotiation.
Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 plus super.The Project Officer role undertakes project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects, including operational policy and procedure development and legislative reform within established objectives.
These roles are based in Deniliquin, Albury, Wagga Wagga or a southern regional office near the respective projects and do require travel to site.About YouTo be successful in the role you will have experience in supporting the delivery of major water or natural resource infrastructure programs or projects and providing executive support services, given tight deadlines, limited resources and the need to manage competing priorities.With a high level of integrity, you have the demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when dealing with external enquiries and stakeholders in a high pressure environment and coordinating responses to urgent requests for information or advice.You enjoy working in a team and have good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships internally and externally within a large organisation.You have good organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and enjoy working proactively as part of a collaborative team, ensuring work is carried out according to consistent systems and procedures.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 workplace, 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.The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.To ApplyIf 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.Applications close Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:55PM.Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrew Lavelle, Director Infrastructure Projects via email (emailprotected) or mobile 0429 156 386.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.Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing (emailprotected) or contacting Eloise Fleck on 0448 782 700 (please mention reference number 544714).
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📌 Project Officer - Water Infrastructure Project Delivery
🏢 Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
📍 Albury