Triage Officer

Newcastle - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

Join a collaborative team making a real impact protecting NSWs environment and heritage.
Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
Office location: Work from anywhere across NSW with flexible hybrid arrangements to support your work-life balance
Salary relative to experience EO8 Triage Officer and ranges from $115817 pa base to $130667 pa super

The Biodiversity & Heritage Regulator team is seeking a Triage Officer to play a critical role in identifying and assessing potential breaches of environmental legislation reported through the Environment Line.

In this role youll review and assess reports using a range of tools and information sources including GIS imagery and databases to determine risks and priorities. Youll prepare clear triage reports apply risk assessment frameworks and refer matters to the appropriate teams to support timely and effective regulatory action.

Working closely with internal stakeholders youll ensure decisions are accurate consistent and evidence-based while escalating complex or high-risk matters when required. Your insights will also help improve triage processes tools and workflows strengthening how we respond to environmental concerns across NSW.

About You
Youre a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong interest in environmental compliance and regulation. You enjoy working with complex information assessing risk and making well-reasoned decisions that support fair and effective regulatory outcomes.

Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively you can manage your own workload within broader program priorities while exercising sound judgement about when to escalate complex or high-risk matters. Your ability to analyse information apply structured assessment frameworks and document clear findings enables informed decision-making.

If youre motivated by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes that protect NSWs natural environment and cultural heritage this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

Key knowledge and experience

Experience using Geographical Information Systems such as ArcGIS.
Experience in undertaking environmental assessments

Essential Requirements

A satisfactory Criminal History Check

For more information read the full Role Description: Triage Officer

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close 25 March 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Leah De Bastos Team Leader Triage or.

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.Join a collaborative team making a real impact protecting NSWs environment and heritage.Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunityOffice location: Work from anywhere across NSW with flex...