Job Description

• Assistant Project Officer - Threatened Species
• Ongoing full-time opportunity, 35 hours per week   
• Katoomba office location
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938 pa to $110,271 pa + employer's contribution to superannuation

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

About the role
Be part of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), working at the frontline of conservation in NSW. As an Assistant Project Officer – Threatened Species, you’ll play a hands-on role supporting programs across the greater Blue Mountains and beyond, protecting vulnerable species and ecosystems, helping safeguard our natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage for future generations

In this varied and meaningful role, you’ll support the delivery of priority threatened species programs through field data collection, research, reporting and project coordination. Working alongside passionate experts, you’ll help implement conservation initiatives, contribute to program development, and ensure projects are delivered effectively and in line with legislative and organisational requirements.

From maintaining project documentation and collecting and analysing environmental data to providing advice to stakeholders, your work will directly contribute to real conservation outcomes across NSW.

About You
You’re organised, detail-oriented and motivated by purpose-driven work. You enjoy working collaboratively and bringing structure to complex projects, while also contributing your analytical thinking skills. You can demonstrate your ability and willingness to undertake field work for extended periods in remote areas and to work unsupervised.

Ideally you’ll bring experience in threatened species project or program support, a range of species monitoring techniques, strong research and reporting capability, and confidence in collecting and working with data, systems and environmental information. You’re comfortable interpreting policies and legislation and you communicate clearly when providing advice or supporting decision-making. Most importantly, you’re passionate about conservation and committed to making a positive environmental impact.

Essential requirements

• Experience working in the field of conservation or threatened species, and knowledge of the principles of threatened species conservation in the context of reserved land.
• Demonstrated experience in operational works relevant to the role, and ability to supervise and carry out all duties safely in accordance with WHS requirements.
• Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills and capacity for working with various software programs, including ability to use the agency’s financial, asset management and procurement systems.
• Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent and willingness to obtain a 4WD operation certificate.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project Officer Threatened Species

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.

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
• Visit a park

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, 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 5 July 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Michaela Jones via michaela.jones@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0424646059.

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 dcceew.ta@dpie.npws.gov.au or contacting Alexandra Blair on 02 8275 1761 (please mention reference number 551116).

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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