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• Temporary full-time opportunity until 30 June 2028
• Office location – Parramatta
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $124,322 to $138,494 + Super

The DCCEEW is seeking to appoint a Senior Threatened Species Officer to the Greater Sydney Branch, Regional Delivery Division.

The Senior Threatened Species Officer will lead delivery of an urban ecological restoration and education project for the critically endangered ecological community Blue Gum High Forest in the Sydney Basin bioregion. The role will plan, co-ordinate and implement this multi-faceted conservation project as part of the Saving our Species (SoS) program. 

The role prioritises the development of partnerships with local stakeholders to deliver threatened ecological community recovery actions, and provides expert input to project plans, mapping and databases. The role also delivers community engagement and education programs to raise community awareness and encourage participation in biodiversity conservation and management.

This role will require regular on-ground site visits in the northern Sydney region.

About You

You are a passionate conservation professional with strong ecological knowledge and experience in management of threatened ecological communities. You can work independently and collaboratively across diverse land tenures and community settings.

You have analytical skills and the ability to provide expert advice on biodiversity management. Your excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills enable you to lead partnerships, educate the community, and influence positive conservation outcomes.

You have experience planning and delivering projects, operating within procurement frameworks, conducting fieldwork, collaborating with project partners and contractors, and meeting deadlines.

Key knowledge and experience

• A science degree or a degree in a relevant natural resource discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of threatened ecological communities and ecological restoration.
• Proficiency with GIS mapping tools.
• A valid Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly within the Sydney region.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Threatened Species Officer

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About Us

DCCEEW vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organization that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

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 20^th August 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jane Rodd via jane.rodd@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0400 111 939.

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au

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