Project Advisor

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Help shape a more inclusive public sector
• Aboriginal targeted opportunity
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $99938 to $110271 super

At DCCEEW our work protects what matters most our environment water energy future and communities across NSW. At the heart of this is our people.

Were looking for a Project Advisor to support our Aboriginal Employee Experience (AEX) Team playing a key role in delivering initiatives that strengthen cultural safety inclusion and Aboriginal workforce outcomes across the department.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys coordination organisation and project support and who is motivated by work that makes a real positive difference.

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

About You

What youll bring to the role:

• Experience in an administrative project HR or corporate support role
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Confidence preparing clear accurate documents and working with data or spreadsheets
• A collaborative respectful communication style
• Sound judgement discretion and attention to detail
• A genuine commitment to inclusion cultural awareness and public sector values

Experience supporting projects events or workforce initiatives is desirable as is exposure to surveys reporting and data analysis.

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Advisor (AEX)

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 including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Sunday 17 May 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Aimee Smith via

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• 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 or contacting Gemma Battison on(please mention reference number 548398).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at for a yarn.

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