Senior Project Officer Threatened Listing Assessment

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 124322 - 138494

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

Temporary opportunity for 12 months
Full-time role - 35 hours per week FlexTime
Parramatta location or by negotiation - hybrid working supported
Salary ranges from $124322.00 to $138494.00 super leave loading

Are you keen to use your research skills to contribute to the foundation of threatened species and ecological community conservation in NSW

Our Threatened Species and Assessments team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer - Threatened Listing Assessment to join our Listings and Assessments team in the Threatened Species and Ecosystems Policy branch.

In this role you will provide high-level scientific and analytical expertise to support the listing of threatened ecological communities across NSW. As a key priority you will lead assessments of ecological community composition function and threats and assist the NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee to make informed listing decisions under the Biodiversity Conservation Act. Your work may also involve assessing the threat status of species.

About You

To be successful in this role you must have:

Extensive experience in supporting complex projects to achieve priority objectives
Experience in exercising judgement to form recommendations in line with statutory requirements
Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrated knowledge of ecological communities

Essential Requirements

Degree qualification in a relevant field

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer - Threatened Listing Assessment

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states 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 states 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.

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 Monday 10 November at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Petrina Apfel via or (02).

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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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Do you want your work to make a difference for NSWWorking to protect the states environment and heritage.Temporary opportunity for 12 monthsFull-time role - 35 hours per week FlexTimeParramatta location or by negotiation - hybrid working supportedSalary ranges from $124322.00 to $138494.00 super ...