Senior Project Officer (Infrastructure)

Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Clerk Grade 9-10
• Salary relative to experience ($133348-$146945) plus employers contribution to superannuation
• Full time temporary position until 31 December 2028
• Located in Dubbo

Join NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and help protect some of Australias most iconic natural and cultural landscapes.

About the role

This newly created role within the Asset & Infrastructure team is responsible for planning and delivering maintenance and asset renewal projects for visitor and operational infrastructure across new NPWS parks and reserves in the Central West and West Darling Areas. As a trusted infrastructure specialist you will help strengthen NPWSs capital infrastructure management capability across new land acquisitions ensuring existing assets are effectively managed to support government priorities and organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing capital works renewals and upgrade projects across geographically dispersed locations.
• Coordinate all stages of project delivery from scoping and concept development through to completion and final documentation.
• Ensuring procurement activities comply with NSW Government Procurement Policies and DCCEEW procedures including:
• Preparing and managing Mini Minor Works (MMW) Minor Works (MW21) and GC21 tender and contract documentation.
• Administering MMW MW21 and GC21 contracts.
• Creating work orders and purchase requisitions goods receipting partial work order completion and project close-out activities.
• Establishing and maintaining GIS databases including capturing and validating spatial and asset data from multiple sources.
• Using NPWS enterprise systems including ESRI spatial software and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems to support infrastructure and asset data management.

The role includes occasional fully supported travel to remote locations across the West Branch a diverse region covering approximately half of NSW from the sub-alpine slopes and tablelands to riverine landscapes and semi-arid environments. Youll be collaborating with a passionate team in some truly spectacular outdoor locations.

About you

You are a highly organised project professional with a passion for the environment strong attention to detail and proven project management skills. To be successful youll bring:

• Experience working with government agencies project managers engineering disciplines and construction contractors.
• Ability to provide specialist advice and support project delivery managing emerging issues while meeting project plans budgets timeframes policy requirements and environmental objectives.
• Working knowledge of GIS concepts and their application in environmental and asset management.
• Experience using spatial data and ESRI GIS products.
• Knowledge of geodatabase management and data standards.
• A current drivers licence.

Essential requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Project management skills and experience with an understanding of contemporary best practice in procurement tendering and contract preparation in managing project teams consultants and contractors and in applying environmental safety and risk management policies and systems.
• Demonstrated experience in developing implementing and reviewing strategic plans policies and programs and in providing strategic and operational advice and recommendations to senior management.

To view the Role Description: Senior Project Officer NPWS Clk Gde 9-10 Role Description

To view the Statement of Works (SoW): Approved SoW Senior Project Officer (New Acquisitions)

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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West Branch Overview

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.

To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen New Zealand Citizenor 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 Friday 28th August2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kristian Laskowski Principal Project Officer West Branch NPWS via phoneor email

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

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If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Marie-Claire Bleakley via (please mention reference number 552433).

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