Senior Conservation Planning Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to the protect the states environment and heritage.

• Internal expression of interest
• Temporary full-time opportunity to 16 December 2026
• All DCCEEW office locations will be considered with hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $124322.00 to $138494.00 super

Join our Sustainable Planning and Strategy team in the Conservation Planning and Offsets Division at DCCEEW.

If youre a collaborative problem solver and want to apply your skills and knowledge of the NSW planning framework and biodiversity conservation to emerging challenges for environmental planning wed love to hear from you!

We are a welcoming supportive and geographically dispersed team that delivers biodiversity planning and assessment operational policy and guidance. We work closely with stakeholders to achieve consistent strategic approaches to sustainable planning outcomes.

As a Senior Conservation Planning Officer youll:

• Coordinate and provide expert advice on statutory and strategic environmental planning to drive better conservation outcomes
• Build and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with internal teams local and state government industry and community stakeholders to identify opportunities and influence environmental planning decisions
• Prepare briefing notes ministerials reports and other correspondence on a range of issues that inform critical decision-making
• Review and report on environmental impacts of strategic plans planning proposals and major projects
• Undertake data analysis and research to shape programs and policy
• Interpret legislative reforms and flag areas of concern
• Coordinate developing and reviewing operational policy and guidelines for environmental planning assessment
• Support the delivery of the biodiversity certification program.

Essential Requirements

• Current Drivers Licence.

For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Conservation Planning Officer

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 Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Angie Radford via or on

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