Program Support Officer Early Change Monitoring

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 97,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biodiversity and Heritage Regulator within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking a Program Support Officer Early Change Monitoring to help deliver land and vegetation monitoring programs using GIS skills and stakeholder engagement.

You will provide administrative, project coordination and analytical support to plan, implement and report conservation initiatives, contribute to governance, prepare briefing materials, coordinate meetings and

Qualifications

• Experience in aerial photo interpretation, remote sensing, and use of ArcGIS programs such as ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience in undertaking environmental assessments
• Experience in managing stakeholder expectations and resolving conflict
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to assist with planning, implementation and reporting of conservation initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings and documentation and help monitor program performance.

Skills

GIS skills

ArcGIS Pro

Aerial photo interpretation

Remote sensing

Stakeholder management

Driver's Licence

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Are you good with spatial data and technology? Do you want to use those skills to protect and prevent harm to our natural environment? Then this role is for you!
• Program Support Officer Early Change Monitoring (Environment Officer Class 5)
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location - 4 Parramatta Square (hybrid working supported)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $97,256 to $108,166 p.a. + super
  

About the role

The Biodiversity and Heritage Regulator is seeking a Program Support Officer Early Change Monitoring to assist in the delivery of land and vegetation monitoring programs and projects by providing geographical information systems (GIS) skills and engaging with internal and external stakeholders where required.

Working within a collaborative team, you will provide high-quality administrative, project coordination and analytical support to assist with the planning, implementation and reporting of conservation initiatives. You'll contribute to program governance, prepare reports and briefing materials, coordinate meetings and documentation, and help monitor program performance.

About You

As a Program Support Officer Early Change Monitoring, you will be adept at providing administrative and coordination support and have demonstrated ability to deliver program outcomes and project support activities in line with agreed standards and objectives, given tight deadlines and competing demands and priorities. Work collaboratively with regional compliance teams to support effective and innovative compliance approaches to deliver conservation outcomes.

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience in aerial photo interpretation, remote sensing, and use of ArcGIS programs such as ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience in undertaking environmental assessments
• Experience in managing stakeholder expectations and resolving conflict
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel

For more information read the full Role Description: Program Support Officer Early Change Monitoring

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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

Applications close: Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Abigail Saunders via [e-mail] or on [phone].

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.

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