Insights and Social Outcomes Officer

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

Ensuring a sustainable NSW through climate change and energy action, water management, environment and heritage conservation and protection.

• Join a team that makes a difference across NSW communities
• Ongoing full-time role (35 hours per week)
• Office location – Parramatta, with hybrid arrangements available
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

As the Insights and Social Outcomes Officer, you will support the governance, development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of strategic initiatives that improve social inclusion outcomes across the Department and the communities we serve. You will play an important role in supporting the implementation of the Department's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan while contributing to broader social inclusion, evaluation and outcomes-focused projects.

This role combines project coordination, stakeholder engagement, governance, research, analysis and reporting to help ensure initiatives are delivering meaningful and measurable outcomes.

You will:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of strategic projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Department's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan.
• Prepare reports, briefings, correspondence and governance documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, risks and emerging issues.
• Coordinate working groups, advisory groups, stakeholder consultation and project activities.
• Support the collection, analysis and reporting of data and insights to measure progress and outcomes.
• Build collaborative relationships across DCCEEW, government, community and industry stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities that strengthen project delivery, evaluation and reporting practices.
• Assist in translating evidence and stakeholder feedback into practical recommendations and actions.

You are an organised and adaptable project professional who enjoys working across multiple priorities and complex stakeholder environments.

You bring strong written communication, sound judgement and the ability to take information from a range of sources and turn it into practical advice, reporting and action. You enjoy working collaboratively and are motivated by delivering outcomes that make a positive difference.

We’re looking for someone who has

• Demonstrated experience supporting projects, programs or initiatives within a complex organisation.
• Experience coordinating activities, resources and stakeholders across multiple priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience preparing reports, briefing notes, correspondence or governance documentation.
• The ability to synthesise complex information and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded: social impact and community outcomes; diversity, equity and inclusion; program evaluation and impact measurement; governance and performance reporting; community engagement; or policy and strategy.

For more information read the full Role Description: Insights and Social Outcomes Officer

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.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close at 11:55PM Sunday 8 November 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Manager, Social Inclusion Outcomes via Christian.OConnor@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or at 0459 310 394.

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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