Project Officer - Site Civil Engineer

Project Officer - Site Civil Engineer (Clerk Grade 7/8)

Package includes salary $113,574.00 - $125,720.00 p.a. plus employer's contribution to superannuation

Temporary Full-time role available till October 2027

Oberon Corporate Office

Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust is looking for a young Civil Engineer keen to pursue a short-term site-based role to enhance the career and satisfy a sense of adventure.

About The Role

The Project Officer is responsible for providing diverse project management and support services, including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, and implementing and monitoring project plans. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high performing team to support the achievement of organisational objectives. 

About You

As a Project Officer you are adept at managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with inter-connected teams. Ideally, you have exposure to high-volume work within a large complex organisation or similar and have a passion for achieving outcomes in a changing and diverse work environment.

Candidates with the specific civil engineering expertise required — including experience in roadworks, watercourse stability, rockfall mitigation, fire hydraulics, electrical infrastructure, and flood mitigation projects

You are adept at problem solving, enjoy handling diverse and complex data, and are enthusiastic about learning and applying technological solutions.

You’ll also be highly motivated and an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across a range of stakeholders both in person and through virtual networks.  You thrive being a team player who is proactive and demonstrates initiative at every opportunity. 

About us

The Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust’s mission is to connect its visitors with the unique natural & cultural heritage of Jenolan caves, and through that connection stimulate the urge to care for and protect all such special places. Put simply: our mission is to protect and connect.

The Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust is responsible for the care, control & management of the Jenolan Visitor Use and Services Zone. This is regarded as being both environmentally and culturally significant. The Visitor Use and Services Zone includes, but is not restricted to, Caves House, retail areas, kitchen areas, front office, staff and guest accommodation, walking tracks, maintenance areas and the Caves System.

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What We Do

Jenolan Caves Reserves Trust

Our Mission

At Jenolan Caves our mission is to connect our visitors with the unique natural and cultural heritage of Jenolan Caves, and through that connection, stimulate the urge to care for and protect all such special places. Put simply, our mission is to Protect and Connect.  

What we can offer you

Jenolan Caves is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours (at least 3 days per week in office) and flex leave is available.
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
• Staff discounts on dining and cave tours.

How To Apply

Apply by answering all pre-screening questions, submit a current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

Should you require further information about the role please contact David Lyster, via david.lyster@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

 Applications close:  Sunday, 9 November 2025 at 11.55pm

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

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