Job Description

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location – Newcastle
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $109,102 - $120,542 + super

Join our Science & Insights team and help advance air quality science across NSW. We’re seeking an Air Quality Monitoring Officer to support the operations of the New South Wales Air Quality Monitoring Network (AQMN). The NSW AQMN is the largest network of air quality monitors in Australia, with over 1000 instruments operating in 100 dedicated monitoring stations spread across the state and stretching into Victoria and South Australia. The network is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities and operates as an exemplar in the monitoring of air pollution and in progressing the science of air quality measurement.

Key accountabilities

• Support more senior project staff in managing the day-to-day operations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network, to deliver high quality data and information on air pollution that meets organisational objectives and appropriate standards of technical and scientific rigour.
• Maintain a range of collaborative networks across DCCEEW/EPA, government agencies, other jurisdictions and industry to support the delivery of air quality monitoring programs.
• Provide timely advice and communication to relevant stakeholders across the DCCEEW/EPA regarding the status of air quality monitoring to ensure that technical air quality monitoring considerations are properly considered by the Division.
• Actively contribute to team building, seek views and opinions of others, support science knowledge management within the DCCEEW and maintain a commitment to open communication to support effective knowledge sharing.
• Prepare a range of project related documents as instructed, including status updates, reports, research papers, budgets and discussion papers, prepare and deliver short presentations on science and science projects to small groups using clear language, to facilitate effective policy implementation within DCCEEW.
• Assist more senior project staff to identify project management methodologies and processes to enhance the delivery of air quality monitoring.
• Manage particular aspects of scientific project implementation, including monitoring project plans, coordinating resources, and managing budgets to ensure that science projects are delivered to agreed timelines and quality.

About You

You are a professional who has demonstrated through your experience that you are committed to ensuring the quality and integrity or environmental monitoring programs. You can demonstrate adherence to quality management and standard operating procedures.

Ideally, you will be familiar with a wide range of scientific instruments including continuous air quality monitoring, meteorological/weather equipment and supporting software solutions. You will have hands-on experience in the repair, maintenance, and calibration of these type of instruments.

You can demonstrate a willingness to learn and a commitment to keep abreast of current practices in air quality monitoring, both nationally and internationally.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant qualifications, knowledge and demonstrated experience of air quality metrology.
• Current drivers licence.

For more information read the full Role Description: Air Quality Monitoring Officer

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.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian 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 3 June 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Guna Guna via guna.gunashanhar@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0411 250 793.

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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• 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 dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Alexandra Blair on 02 8275 1761 (please mention reference number 546031).

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 AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.

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