EOI Senior Project Officer Threatened Species
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Job Location:
Parramatta - Australia
Monthly Salary:
$ 129464 - 142665
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Senior Project Officer Threatened Species
- Package includes Clerk Grade 9-10 salary $129464- $142665 plus employers contribution to superannuation
- Temporary full-time role up to 30 September 2026
- Located at Parramatta (negotiable)
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.
Are you keen to use your skills to deliver key elements of the NSW Koala Strategy including the delivery of habitat restoration translocations and monitoring on park.
About the Role
National Parks and Wildlife Service manages over 7 million hectares of diverse ecosystems and plays a vital role in conserving the states biodiversity. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Officer - Threatened Species to lead the NPWS Threatened Species Koala Team of eight to deliver 3 actions under the NSW Koala Strategy: monitoring habitat restoration and translocation. Key responsibilities include stakeholder consultation strategic support for the Unit Manager budget management program reporting and supervisory backing of a diverse high performing team.
About You
You are a team leader with demonstrated experience in ecology and project management who has an ability to work with people. You will have expertise in the management of threatened species and in exploring and interrogating data to ensure robust outcomes. You will be able to interpret complex and often incomplete information and be able to articulate your findings to a range of audiences.
Key Knowledge and experience;
- Experience developing implementing and monitoring strategic and operational plans for the delivery of complex programs with a demonstrated track record of providing direction and achieving results through multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage the people and financial resources of a team to consistently deliver against agreed performance.
Knowledge of threatened ecological community assessment ecology and threat management is highly desirable.
Essential requirements
- Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent and willingness to obtain a 4WD operation certificate.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer Threatened Species NPWS Clerk Grade 9-10
What we can offer you
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
- Learning and development opportunities including in-house training.
What we do
About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
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.
Please also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
Applications close Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact David Kelly Manager Threatened Species via or .
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying
- Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- How we encourage and support people with disability
- Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.
If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Graeme Ellis on(please mention reference number 546603).
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- Intellectual Property Law
- Renovation
- Research Experience
- Joint Operations
- Relationship Management
- System Testing
- Economic Development
- Exercise Planning
- Program Development
- Project Implementation
- Contracts
