Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state's environment and heritage. Senior Project Officer, Accredited Assessor Temporary full-time opportunity to 30 September 2025 Location negotiable Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,059 - 129,288 plus super/leave loading This is an exciting opportunity to deliver biodiversity assessments, as part of the Credits Supply Taskforce's Supply Operations team, to landholders interested in establishing Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements.
We are looking for people who are BAM accredited, happy to undertake field work with a team of skilled ecologists, and keen to engage with landholders to secure conservation outcomes for their properties.
Essential Requirements Appropriate tertiary qualifications BAM accreditation Current Driver's License A willingness to work collaboratively with a team of ecologists and lead ecological fieldwork which will involve travel Strong communication skills with an ability to translate complex information to your target audience For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer Accredited Assessor
Who we are The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's 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 state's 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.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member's) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.
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 Sunday 12 January 2025 at 11:55PM. Please note, the Department has an office closure from Monday 23rd of December 2024 to Monday 6th January 2025 with recruitment recommencing from Monday 6th January 2025. Candidates will receive an update on their application from this date onward. Should you require further information about the role please contact please contact Jane Raithby-Veall at
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