Community Engagement Officer

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 117 000 - 129 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Accrued days off in addition to Annual

Corporate wellbeing programs, incl.  –

Learning and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) invites applications for two temporary Full-time Community Engagement Officers. These roles contribute to conservation and engagement across NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, offering hybrid work with location flexibility.

You will develop strategies, coordinate projects, and engage with public and stakeholders to promote understanding of parks and heritage.

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in a related industry.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies, tools and approaches to deliver priority regional and state-wide engagement.
• Use project management tools, CRMs, reporting and evaluation to deliver programs.
• Collaborate with operations and programs colleagues to provide strategic advice, risk management and communication plans.

Description du poste

• Package includes salary $116,981 - $129,492 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Two temporary Full-time roles available to 30 June 2028
• NSW Office locations are flexible; hybrid working is available

Do you want to work for National Parks and make a difference for NSW?

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies

About the Role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for Community Engagement Office rs to work as part a dynamic team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, and Aboriginal and built heritage. The role facilitates crucial decision-making processes and provides opportunities for the public and stakeholders to engage with NPWS. You will need flexibility and a variety of skills, as the team works across the state on a wide breadth of issues. We work in close collaboration with operations and programs colleagues, providing strategic advice, risk management and communication plans. Community Engagement Officer s are responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing and reviewing diverse community and stakeholder engagement strategies, projects, and programs to promote awareness, understanding and appreciation of national parks .

About You

You will be responsible for the development and implementation of community engagement strategies, tools and approaches to deliver priority regional and state-wide engagement, including for plans of management, behaviour change, reputational risk, interpretation, workshops and facilitation , and communication across all media platforms. You will be responsible using a variety of tools for project management, CRMs, reporting and evaluation.

Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in a related industry.

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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

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