Project Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

Play a critical role in delivering the New South Wales Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative (SHEPI) through program administration, ensuring compliance with relevant government guidelines, and driving positive outcomes for communities.

• Temporary (Up to June 2027) – with potential to extend / convert to ongoing
• Full-Time (35 hours per week)
• Office location – Parramatta; hybrid working available
• Clerk Grade 7/8 - salary relative to experience; ranges from $113,574 - $125,720 + super

Our Consumer Energy Division is looking to appoint a Project Officer as part of the Community and Home Programs team. Drive positive outcomes for social housing tenants and the environment by administering grants under the New South Wales Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative (SHEPI).

About The Role

As a Project Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of the New South Wales Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative (SHEPI) by delivering the primary grants-administration processes for the Community Housing Energy Performance (CHEP) grants program.

Your work will focus on enabling energy-efficient upgrades and sustainable infrastructure improvements across social housing sites, ensuring alignment with government priorities and compliance with relevant guidelines. By collaborating with stakeholders, managing grant processes, and driving community-focused outcomes, you will help improve living conditions and energy resilience for vulnerable households across New South Wales.

About You

Ideal candidates are proactive and community-focused professionals with strong program administration skills, capable of delivering outcomes on time, within budget, and to high standards.

You will bring knowledge of operational requirements for implementing sustainability, climate change, resilience, adaptation, or net zero emissions programs, or of administering NSW Government grant programs, and excel at managing competing priorities while driving impactful results across housing and energy initiatives.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Project Officer Programs ECCS EO8 RD.docx

Who We Are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s 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 state’s 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.

Applications close Tuesday 21st October at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Cameron Ellis via cameron.ellis@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool will 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 dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Cassie Dryburgh on 0439 207 553 (please mention reference number 545418).

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