Senior Project Officer Identified

Senior Project Officer - Identified

Environment Officer Class 10

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Together we create thriving environments communities and economies.

Join a world class organisation and make a difference to the environment
Thrive in a supportive collaborative and creative environment
Remunerations starting from $120661 plus superannuation
Benefits and flexibility recognising work isnt all you are passionate about
Ongoing fulltime role available in Aboriginal Initiatives

Roles based in Parramatta **other EPA Offices may be considered

The opportunity

In the Aboriginal Initiatives team Senior Project Officer roles will assist the EPA to effectively engage with Aboriginal communities and improve its understanding of Aboriginal cultural values to strengthen its regulatory role to protect the environment. You will be part of a team and an agency that is committed to increasing the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff across the EPA.

You will play a key role in developing and delivering a range of important projects to address strategic priorities to achieve and maintain a healthy environment healthy community. You will support the EPA to uphold its Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal Peoples by working collaboratively with colleagues in the EPA broader cluster Aboriginal organisations and communities and government and non-government stakeholders.

Please review the Senior Project Officer Identified Role Descriptionprior to submitting your application

About You

You will be knowledgeable and have extensive experience in understanding Aboriginal cultural values and heritage and working with Aboriginal people. You will also be able to provide strategic and innovative solutions to improve inclusion of Aboriginal perspectives and peoples for the EPAs ability to regulate environmental matters and achieve environment protection more generally across NSW. Proven experience in end-to-end project management effective engagement and the ability to network across various areas of government.
You have a passion and conviction to achieve outcomes for the environment and Aboriginal people. You do not need to be an expert in environmental matters and regulation but will be curious to learn more about what the NSW EPA does to protect human health and the environment. You are a team player always ready to roll their sleeves up and jump in when a job needs to be done no matter how big or small.

Why work for us

EPA people are energised by our purpose and focussed on the environment and we invite all our team members to:

• Be part of protecting what matters be purpose led making a meaningful impact to the environment economy and communities delivering for a better NSW
• Do more and be inspired together be members of passionate united teams who protect the environment and each other through care trust and collaboration.
• Bring who you are and grow with us - we put people first creating a culture where everyone can be themselves respecting and developing our diverse skills & aspirations and prioritising our safety and wellbeing.

Some additional benefits to working for us include:

• A competitive salary and leave entitlements salary packaging to save tax fitness passport and free & confidential counselling services
• Opportunities and pathways for learning and developing your skills with access to online and face to face training and mentoring
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities to make an impact and help shape the future for our environment
• Interesting and challenging work aligning with personal values that allow you to reach your full potential
• Recognition programs

In our inclusive and accessible workplace differences are embraced contributions are valued and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. The EPA supports various employee affinity groups practice flexible working offer job share and workplace adjustments.

The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the NSW Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

For more information on the work we do at NSW EPA go to Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter (up to 3 PAGES) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close: Monday 15 June 2026 at 11.55pm

Good to know

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.
If you are deemed as a recommended candidate following your interview we will be inviting you to complete various background checks as part of our recruitment process before a final decision is made on the outcome of your application.
Our background checks may include but are not limited to Reference Checks National Police Checks Working with Children and Medical Checks. The background checks will vary depending on the requirements of the role you have applied for and the work and environments you will be working across.

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