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Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.
- Join a dedicated, passionate and supportive team working to prevent harm to our environment
- Temporary (30 September 2025) full-time opportunity with possibility of extension
- Office location – Parramatta or regional location
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $108,119 to $121,982 + Super
About the role
The Program Officer works with a supportive team to deliver critical aspects of the Early Change Monitoring (ECM) Program and Strategic Compliance Projects.
Key responsibilities include environmental assessment work, engagement with the public via telephone and/or writing, and project work, including:
- Undertaking Early Change Monitoring assessments using Geographical Information Systems, various web applications, database search tools and a range of sources to identify and risk-assess instances of detected change in vegetation across NSW
- Implement, maintain and improve business processes, including management of data
- Initiating contact with landholders where intervention may be required
- Fortnightly preparation of reports where matters are referred to regional teams for investigation
About You
Key knowledge and experience:
- Experience using Geographical Information Systems such as ArcGIS.
- Experience in undertaking environmental assessments
- Experience in managing external stakeholder expectations and resolving conflict
Please view the role description here – Program Officer Early Change Monitoring
For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.
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.
About the Early Change Monitoring Program
The purpose of the Early Change Monitoring program is to engage with landholders to protect biodiversity at a property scale by supporting them to manage their land in accordance with the land management framework.
The Early Change Monitoring Program uses satellite imagery for rapid identification of land clearing to enable early intervention with landholders.
Early outreach is an integral part of the program, to inform landholders of their responsibilities and effectively minimise harm to biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage values.
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 Tuesday 4th of March 2025 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Gus Porter via gus.porter@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 02 8229 2953.
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.
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- 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 dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Shanay Rokotavaga on 0439 987 429 (please mention reference number 540797).
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