Project Officer Programs Aboriginal targeted opportunity

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Join the Market Development team in the Primary Industries Productivity and Abatement Program and help accelerate NSW towards a net zero future!
• Temporary full-time 2-year opportunity (potential for extension or conversion to permanent)
• Parramatta or regional office location subject to availability and negotiation
• Aboriginal targeted opportunity
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $115817 to $130667 super

The PIPAP Market Development team is looking for a Project Officer Programs to support our work to strengthen the commercial incentives for carbon abatement in agriculture and the land sector. This role will contribute to the design and delivery of government interventions that promote investment in high-integrity carbon abatement and generate broader environmental and cultural outcomes. You will be involved in shaping initiatives that make carbon abatement a viable and attractive proposition for landholders businesses and investors. More information about PIPAP is available on the PIPAP website.

This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications from other interested candidates are also welcome.

As a Project Officer in the Market Development team youll help deliver projects that support a trusted and inclusive carbon market. This may include engaging Aboriginal stakeholders to strengthen carbon market participation and benefit sharing.

Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Project planning and delivery
• Coordinating stakeholder consultation
• Managing contracts and procurement
• Working closely with a wide range of people including landholders industry groups investors and Aboriginal communities

Youll join a supportive team that values collaboration cultural awareness and making a positive impact.

About You

You are a proactive and adaptable professional with a proven ability to deliver projects and engage stakeholders in complex policy environmental or land management contexts. Your background may include experience in natural resource management agriculture sustainability regional development investment or corporate sustainability.

You bring a strong understanding of planning and delivering projects that involve diverse stakeholder groups. You are confident in coordinating consultation processesincluding with Aboriginal communitiesyou value inclusive engagement and cultural recognition as essential to achieving effective and equitable outcomes.

You are comfortable working in emerging policy areas and bring curiosity and a willingness to learn. You understand how government programs can support investment and participation and youre able to contribute to the design and delivery of interventions that promote integrity and impact. Your experience analysing information to inform program development along with your ability to manage contracts and procurements enables you to support effective and evidence-based program delivery. You thrive in collaborative team environments and are motivated by work that delivers meaningful outcomes for the environment and communities.

For more information read the full Role Description:Project Officer Programs ECCS

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states 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 states 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. Please include a copy of your resume (max 4 pages) and cover letter (max 1 Page) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Wednesday 11^th February 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Emily Grace via or on.

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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If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting (Mark McGarry) on(please mention reference number 546214).

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