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Expression of Interest – Project Officer (Environment Unit)

The Lord Howe Island Board (LHIB) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons to apply for a position as temporary part-time Project Officer.

The role is 22.8 hours per week hours per week until 30 June 2026.

Primary purpose of the role

The Project Officer performs operational, project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of projects in line with established objectives. The primary purpose of this engagement is to support the delivery of environmental projects, with a focus on threatened species recovery actions.

Key accountabilities

  • Provide a range of operational (on-site), project management and support services, including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation and implementing and monitoring project plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope, in line with established agency project management methodology.
  • Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes.
  • Communicate with key stakeholders and contractors, and coordinate working groups and committees to facilitate exchange of information and support project completion in line with project plans.
  • Source, collate and compile data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables.
  • Undertake research and analysis, identifying trends and preparing project briefs, to support informed decision-making and strategic and operational planning.
  • Provide a range of administrative services, including coordinating meetings and preparing papers, to support project management delivery.

Key knowledge and experience

  • Current Class C (car) drivers license.
  • Demonstrated problem solving and project management skills with a proven ability to identify issues and manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrated communication skills including ability to liaise with and foster effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly contractors and consultants.

To apply

Applications are to be submitted to the Lord Howe Island Board Administration Office marked as Confidential Application Reference GF2072 - Project Officer (Environment Unit) – email [email protected] 

Applicants must submit:

  1. A one – two page covering letter which:

    a. summarises relevant skills, qualifications, and experience (aligning with focus capabilities*)

    b. summarises key knowledge and experience as it applies to the 6 key accountabilities (above)

    2. A current resume/curriculum vitae (CV)

    3. Contact details for two referees

Applications close 10 August 2025.

*Focus capabilities are as identified in the Role Description for Project Officer. 

Please email [email protected] to request the full Role Description.