Aboriginal Proj Off Freshwater Environ

Department of Regional NSW; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking an Aboriginal Project Officer to support freshwater recovery and cultural outcomes in the Freshwater Fisheries & Threatened Species Branch. The role focuses on the Menindee Fish Passage Program and involves engaging with Aboriginal communities, government agencies and project teams.

It is a full-time, temporary role until 30 June 2027, with salary range 102936 to 113579 AUD plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging effectively with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting projects in natural resource management or conservation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes.
• Ability to travel to western NSW as required for work.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of freshwater recovery and cultural outcomes in the Menindee Fish Passage Program.
• Work with Aboriginal communities, government agencies and internal project teams.
• Assist with project activities and contribute to advice reflecting Aboriginal cultural values.
• Contribute to community engagement and project reporting.

Skills

Aboriginal engagement

Stakeholder liaison

Project support

Conservation projects

Job description

• Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Temporary up to 30 June 2027
• Salary $102,936 - $113,579 plus superannuation
• Work Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Buronga, Tamworth, Dubbo and Grafton

About the Role:

This Aboriginal identified role supports the delivery of freshwater recovery, native fish and cultural outcomes in the Freshwater Fisheries & Threatened Species Branch. The primary focus of the role will be the Menindee Fish Passage Program, where you’ll work closely with Aboriginal communities, government agencies and internal project teams to support meaningful engagement, share cultural knowledge, assist with project activities and contribute to advice that helps freshwater management reflect Aboriginal cultural values. The role offers a great opportunity to combine community engagement, project support and natural resource management in work that has lasting cultural and environmental value.

About You As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge, respect and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
• Experience engaging effectively with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting projects in natural resource management or conservation.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes.
• The ability to travel to western NSW as required for work purposes

This is an identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

For further information about the role please contact Anthony Townsend on 0427 782 701 or [e-mail] You can also view the Role description - Aboriginal-Project-Officer,-Freshwater-.pdf

Applications close: 11.55pm 11th November 2026

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