Outreach Officer

Natural Resources Access Regulator CCEEW; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working supported

Job summary

Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) is seeking multiple Outreach Officers for field-based work across New South Wales. You will engage with communities and landholders, build relationships and promote compliant, sustainable practices in regional areas.

Ideal candidates bring field/regulatory experience, excellent communication, high emotional intelligence, and a proactive, safety‑minded approach. Willingness to travel to remote areas and hold a NSW driver licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in field-based, regulatory, environmental, agricultural or community engagement roles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence with ability to navigate complex conversations.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive approach to work.
• Great work ethic grounded in integrity and accountability.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and safe fieldwork practices.
• Proficiency in using technology and information systems to record, manage and report data.

Responsibilities

• Engage with communities and stakeholders across New South Wales in field settings.
• Build relationships and promote sustainable practices and compliance on the ground.
• Contribute to achieving environmental outcomes through outreach and education.

Skills

Field-based outreach

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory experience

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Job description

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Do you live in rural or regional NSW and care about the environment?
• Are you passionate about influencing positive behaviour change and supporting sustainable practices on the ground?
• Multiple Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunities
• Office locations: Deniliquin/Albury, Tamworth, Dubbo or Maitland, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from$102,936 to $113,579.00 + super

Our Natural Resources Access Regulator team is currently seeking to appoint multiple Outreach Officers.

We’re seeking motivated and purpose-driven professionals to join our team in field-based roles, working directly with communities and stakeholders across New South Wales.

This is a dynamic, hands‑on position focused on inspiring behaviour change and supporting environmental outcomes across diverse regional and rural landscapes. You’ll spend significant time in the field, building relationships and making a tangible impact where it matters most.

About You

You may come from a regulatory background, have served with the military or police force or have practical on-farm experience—either way, you bring valuable insight and credibility in working with landholders and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working in field-based, compliance, regulatory, environmental, land management, agricultural or community engagement roles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A high level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate complex conversations
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• A self‑motivated, proactive approach to work
• A great work ethic, grounded in integrity and accountability
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and safe fieldwork practices.
• Proficiency in using technology and information systems to record, manage and report data

Essential requirements

• Appointment is subject to the satisfactory participation in mandatory pre-employment probity screening
• Commitment and willingness to undertake high levels of travel to remote areas and safely undertake field work requirements of the role.
• Current NSW Driver Licence

For more information read the full Role Description: Outreach Officer NRAR

Why Join Us?

• We’re a values‑driven organisation where culture matters.
• We don’t just talk our values — we live them.
• Be part of a team that is passionate about making a real difference, working collaboratively, and supporting each other to achieve meaningful outcomes for our environment and communities.

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications Thursday 01 October 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Janine Tunny via [e-mail].

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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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [e-mail] or contacting (Celia Luis) on 02 4904 2746 (please mention reference number 552922).

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