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• Temporary (30 Jun 2026) full-time opportunity ( multiple roles)
• Office location – Queanbeyan
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $120,701 to $134,460 + Super

This role plays a critical part in delivering biodiversity conservation outcomes across regional NSW by providing expert technical advice and contributing to the implementation of key programs, projects, and regulatory actions.

The Senior Regional Biodiversity Conservation Officer conducts biodiversity assessments, supports enforcement under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, and engages with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to guide decisions on environmental planning, threatened species management, and ecological impact assessments.

About You

You are an experienced environmental professional with deep technical expertise in biodiversity conservation, capable of delivering strategic advice and practical solutions across a wide range of ecological issues. Your background includes conducting biodiversity assessments, interpreting legislation and engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, landholders, and Aboriginal communities.

You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, manage complex conservation projects with independence, and provide plain-English guidance on environmental risks and assessments. You bring resilience, integrity, and a collaborative approach to delivering impactful, science-based outcomes for threatened species and natural resource management in NSW.

Essential requirements:

• Current driver’s license

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

For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

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 30^th June 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Allison Treweek via Allison.Treweek@environment.nsw.gov.au

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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