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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Senior Project Officer Accredited Assessor (Environment Officer Class 9)
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location is Parramatta or regional location/Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $124,322 to $138,494 + super

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver biodiversity assessments, as part of the Credits Supply Branch, Stewardship Support Program team, to landholders interested in establishing Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for people who are BAM accredited, happy to undertake field work with a team of skilled ecologists, and keen to engage with landholders to secure conservation outcomes for their properties.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience in planning, implementing and managing ecological field surveys.
• Experience in the application of the Biodiversity Assessment Method.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience managing budgets and expenditure in relation to programs and projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the operational and strategic requirements for the successful delivery of programs in the context of current policy and legislative frameworks.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Willing and able to lead ecological fieldwork which involves travel.
• Biodiversity Assessment Method Assessor Accreditation
  For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer Accredited Assessor

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