Project Officer Evaluation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Project Officer, Evaluation to join the Evaluation Team within the Strategic Management & Delivery Office. The role focuses on planning, delivering and managing evaluations of policies, programs and projects to inform evidence-based decisions.

You will work with stakeholders across business areas, develop evaluation frameworks, conduct research and analysis, and translate findings into practical recommendations

Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects, evaluations, research, or policy initiatives in a complex environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to gather, interpret and communicate information from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, delivery and management of evaluations for policies, programs and projects.
• Contribute to development of evaluation frameworks, undertake research and analysis, prepare reports and insights.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Experience supporting evaluations/rese

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

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

• 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.

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.

For more information read the full Role Description: PO Evaluation EO8 RD

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

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jasper Odgers via [e-mail] or on 02 8289 6859.

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.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [e-mail] or contacting Vaaruni Narayana on 02 95856813 (please mention reference number 553232).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at [e-mail] for a yarn.

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