• Clerk Grade 7-8
• Package includes salary $110,266 - $122,058 employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Full time temporary role until 5 Dec 2025 (with possible extension/conversion to ongoing)
• Armidale location

 

Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage

 

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Technical Officer to work as part of the Northern Inland Branch Conservation Team, contributing towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and aboriginal heritage.  The Technical Officer is responsible for providing technical leadership, coordination and support for conservation related programs and activities including priority pest and weed management activities. The role is responsible for preparing mapping for strategic pest and weed programs as well as monitoring and reporting on conservation effort, spatial database inquiry and management, managing activity data and information requirements for strategy development and reporting, and ensuring quality and statutory standards are maintained. The role also includes training and supporting staff in the use of field data collection programs.

 

The role will offer you variety and the opportunity to:

• undertake planning to support the implementation of extensive aerial and ground-based pest animal and weed control programs
• provide technical support for assessment to identify bushfire impacts and recovery priorities including mapping, spatial data analysis and reporting
• monitor compliance with statutory and policy requirements in relation to pesticides and firearms management and use
• provide technical coordination and logistical support and training to teams and other staff
• provide data and information for reporting.

 

About you

We’re keen to hear from you if you have a proven track record in conservation and/or related bushfire recovery programs and are adept at proactively scheduling and delivering planning and reporting information from operational systems that supports decision making and other operational and corporate programs.

 

Essential requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience with systems, databases and spatial system applications; data capture standards and spatial analysis to inform decision making in an environmental management context.
• Proven experience implementing new systems and processes and supporting system technology change programs with operational staff.
• Willingness to work weekends and after hours as required and the ability and willingness to participate in the management of wildfire and other emergency incidents.
• Current Australian Drivers License and willingness to fly in light aircraft.

 

To view the Role Description:  Technical Officer Conservation Bushfire Recovery

 

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

 

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

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To apply

Apply by answering all pre-screening questions, submit a current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

 

Applications close:  Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11.55pm

 

For more information about the role, please contact Rebecca Scrivener, Manager, Branch Programs, North Inland, NPWS on 0407 437 884 or rebecca.scrivener@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. 

 

Looking for more information or assistance in applying? 

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

• How we encourage and support people with disability  

• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace. 

 

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting (Marie-Claire Bleakley) on 0407 789 021 (please mention reference number 542529).  

 

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn   

 

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