Senior Threatened Species Officer
Senior Threatened Species Officer
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$ 124322 - 138494
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Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Together we create thriving environments communities and economies.
- Temporary full-time opportunity until 30 June 2028
- Office location Parramatta
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $124322 to $138494 Super
The DCCEEW is seeking to appoint a Senior Threatened Species Officer to the Greater Sydney Branch Regional Delivery Division.
The Senior Threatened Species Officer will lead delivery of an urban ecological restoration and education project for the critically endangered ecological community Blue Gum High Forest in the Sydney Basin bioregion. The role will plan co-ordinate and implement this multi-faceted conservation project as part of the Saving our Species (SoS) program.
The role prioritises the development of partnerships with local stakeholders to deliver threatened ecological community recovery actions and provides expert input to project plans mapping and databases. The role also delivers community engagement and education programs to raise community awareness and encourage participation in biodiversity conservation and management.
This role will require regular on-ground site visits in the northern Sydney region.
About You
You are a passionate conservation professional with strong ecological knowledge and experience in management of threatened ecological communities. You can work independently and collaboratively across diverse land tenures and community settings.
You have analytical skills and the ability to provide expert advice on biodiversity management. Your excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills enable you to lead partnerships educate the community and influence positive conservation outcomes.
You have experience planning and delivering projects operating within procurement frameworks conducting fieldwork collaborating with project partners and contractors and meeting deadlines.
Key knowledge and experience
- A science degree or a degree in a relevant natural resource discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge of threatened ecological communities and ecological restoration.
- Proficiency with GIS mapping tools.
- A valid Australian drivers licence and willingness to travel regularly within the Sydney region.
For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Threatened Species Officer
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About Us
DCCEEW vision is to create thriving environments communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing world-class public service organization that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
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.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)
To Apply
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 20th August 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Jane Rodd via or on.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
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Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
