Project Officer Evaluation

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 119,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) in New South Wales is seeking a Project Officer, Evaluation to join the Evaluation Team.

You will support planning, delivery and management of evaluations for policies, programs and projects, and help ensure findings translate into practical recommendations that inform evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement across the department.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience in evaluation, measurement, modelling, reporting.
• Experience supporting measurement, modelling, reporting and evaluation of policy, strategy, portfolio, program or project outcomes and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, delivery and management of evaluations for policies, programs and projects.
• Develop evaluation frameworks and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across diverse business areas to inform decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Policy analysis

Communications

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

Evaluation frameworks

Job description

Build a better future for NSW's environment and heritage.

Job Details

• Multiple Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunities
• Parramatta or NSW office location negotiable, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $119,292 to $134,587 + super

Our team is currently seeking to appoint a Project Officer, Evaluation to join the Evaluation Team within the Strategic Management & Delivery Office. This is a great opportunity to contribute to high-quality evaluation activities that support evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement across the department. In this role, you will work collaboratively with stakeholders across a diverse range of business areas to support the planning, delivery and management of evaluations for policies, programs and projects. You will contribute to the development of evaluation frameworks, undertake research and analysis, prepare reports and insights, and help ensure evaluation findings are translated into practical recommendations. Joining a supportive and collaborative team, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful initiatives that inform strategic decisions and drive positive outcomes across the department.

About You

You are a collaborative and analytically minded professional with experience supporting projects, evaluations, research, or policy initiatives in a complex environment. You can gather, interpret and communicate information from a range of sources, build productive stakeholder relationships, and manage competing priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes. You enjoy working in a team that values curiosity, continuous improvement and evidence-based decision‑making. With strong written and verbal communication skills, you can translate complex information into clear insights and recommendations, contributing to evaluations that inform strategy, improve performance and support meaningful outcomes across the department.

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience in a role supporting measurement, modelling, reporting and/or evaluation/review of policy, strategy, portfolio, program or project outcomes and benefits.

About the Department

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.

Additional Information

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.

Application deadline: Applications closes on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11:55PM.

Eligibility: 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.

Recruitment pool: 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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