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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

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

Our Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) team is currently seeking to appoint a Principal Project Officer to support the delivery of operational policy and guidance in the application of the BAM. Reporting to the Manager, this position provides expert advice, proactively manages risks, and engages with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure timely and effective assessment of impacts to, and gains in, biodiversity from proposed projects.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of the NSW planning system and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and government decision making
• Experience in the application of the Biodiversity Assessment Method and requirements of the Biodiversity Offset Scheme under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.
• Biodiversity Assessment Method accreditation is preferred.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualifications in planning, biodiversity/environmental science or other relevant discipline and relevant experience.
• NSW drivers licence.
  For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Project 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