| Organisation / Entity: | Environment and Heritage Group |
| Job category: | Environmental |
| Job location: | Regional NSW / Dubbo & West NSW |
| Job reference number: | 528126 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | Environment Officer Class 5 |
| Closing date: | 07/05/2023 – 11:55 PM |
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.
- Temporary full-time opportunity until June 2024
- Dubbo preferred, flexible working arrangement
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $84,757 to $94,265 + super
The Department of Planning and Environment is currently seeking to appoint an Assistant Project Officer Environmental Water to join our Environment & Heritage Group division in the Northwest region.
The Assistant Project Officer will assist the Senior Project Officer to provide support for Environmental Water Advisory Groups. These are government-community advisory groups for northern NSW Murray-Darling catchments that focus on outcomes for the environment.
About You
To be successful in this role, you must:
- Support the Senior Project Officer to comply with committee procedures and governance and administrative requirements
- Manage logistics, bookings and meeting arrangements, including member payments and travel arrangements
- Keep meeting and member records, be organised, and have attention to detail
- Prepare and maintain plain-English minutes and papers in a timely manner for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes
- Have experience in a similar role
- Have a current driver’s licence and be willing to travel regionally for work, including overnight where necessary. Travel may include opportunities for site visits to wetlands.
For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project Officer Environmental Water
About Us
The Department of Planning & Environment’s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPIE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premier’s Priorities and welcome applications from all.
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.
Applications close 07 May 2023 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Natalie Young via natalie.young@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 02 6229 7159.
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
