DO YOU WANT YOUR WORK TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Principal Program Officer (Environment Officer Class 11)
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location is Parramatta - regional location/hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $144,018 to $158,718 + super

Our Strategic Projects team is seeking a Principal Program Officer to play a key role in a specialised team focused on the development, coordination, and delivery of strategic conservation programs and projects. In this role, you will provide expert advice and guidance to support regional conservation planning, lead the identification and implementation of strategic biodiversity offsets, and monitor and report on conservation outcomes.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in implementation and operational delivery of successful conservation programs including stakeholder liaison and engagement.
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated understanding of current state and national ecological, threatened species and biodiversity conservation policies, frameworks, legislation and reforms and of conservation planning and assessment approaches.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in a relevant ecological or environmental science discipline.
• A valid Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel including overnight trips.
  For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Program 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.

Please refer the Job description for details