Project Officer

Project Officer EO7
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• 12 Month Temporary Opportunity
• Environment Officer Class 7 remuneration starting from $109102 plus superannuation
• Role based in our Broken Hill Office
• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community

The opportunity

We have an exciting short term temporary opportunity for a Project Officer to join our Programs Branch delivering the Broken Hill Environmental Lead Program (BHELP).

The Project Officer performs project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects in line with established objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate tasks workflows and program documentation to support program delivery
• Contribute to and manage projects including cross-agency coordination
• Provide high-level administrative and coordination support including managing program workflows record keeping agenda preparation and minute drafting
• Prepare briefings correspondence and advice on a range of issues
• Coordinate and deliver education activities within the Broken Hill community and help maintain the program website
• Support the broader team in delivering BHELP priorities including some field based work

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience delivering projects or programs within a government or community focused setting
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationship across teams and with community stakeholders
• Sound judgement initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic operations environment
• A reasonable level of health and fitness and willingness to undertake field based work as required

About the team

Programs Branch Broken Hill Environmental Lead Program

The Broken Hill Environmental Lead Program is a long-standing NSW Government initiative delivered in partnership with the Far West Local Health District and Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation. The program focuses on:

• community education and awareness
• research and environmental monitoring
• remediation of impacted homes

The EPA has been embedded in the Broken Hill community for over a decade delivering targeted interventions to address legacy lead contamination from historical mining activities.

For more information read the full Project Officer - EO7 - Role Description - Generic - March

About us

As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future. Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people industry and the wider community to protect restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems. Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

For more information please visit our website at

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: Sunday 3 May 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Carly Goddard at

Good to know

If you are appointed to a role we will be inviting you to complete variousbackground checks before a final decision is made on the outcome of your application. This may include but is not limited to Reference Checks and National Police Checks.

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Our commitment to diversity and flexibility

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 LGBTQIA community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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Looking for more information or assistance in applying

We can provide alternative formats to apply make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Adriana Chiappazzo on - please mention reference number Req #549039.

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