Project Off Native Title Negotiations

• Project Officer Native Title Negotiations
• Ongoing full-time 35 hours per week opportunity
• Office location Parramatta or Dubbo (flexible) / Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113574 to $125720 employers contribution to superannuation

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Project Officer Native Title Negotiations to work as part of the team and contribute towards Aboriginal outcomes and the conservation of the natural environment.

Support NPWS in through native title negotiations across NSW by coordinating information and data gathering processes managing project activities providing highquality presentation materials and reports undertaking research and stakeholder engagement. This role works closely with the Team Leader and other members of the Native Title Management and Policy Unit to ensure compliance with native title and cultural heritage obligations while contributing to meaningful outcomes with Aboriginal communities.

About You

As a Project Officer you are adept at managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with inter-connected teams and across multiple organisations. Ideally you have experience handling high-volume and complex work.

In addition to your strong verbal and written communication skills you will have proven ability in the preparation of high level presentations. You will have strong skills in project management and coordination and an ability to facilitate input from various operational and program units to inform development of strategic documents.

Ideally you will have detailed knowledge and experience in data management be highly organised exercise sound judgement and discretion and adapt to new systems.

You should have an interest in native title and genuine intent to deliver positive Aboriginal outcomes.

It is essential that you are self-motivated and able to adjust to a high-volume workload small team.

Essential requirements - As detailed in the Role Description

• Experience in the interpretation and knowledge of legislative policy and cultural context relating to native title Aboriginal cultural heritage conservation and Aboriginal joint management of parks.
• Experience in development and delivery of projects including the development of project plans monitoring of project timelines budgets and reporting requirements and contract administration.
• Ability to undertake travel within NSW
• Current Australian Drivers Licence.

For more information read the full Role Description:Project Officer Native Title Negotiations NPWS Clerk Grade 7-8 RD

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.

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training.

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

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To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter (no more than two pages) 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 New Zealand 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 Sunday 10 May 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager Marian Traynor 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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