Threatened Species Officer

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Threatened Species Officer (Environment Officer Class 7)
• Temporary (Up to Date 12 February 2027) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location is based in Queanbeyan
• A Talent Pool may be created for possible future opportunities including roles based in Queanbeyan and Wollongong
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $105,924 to $117,031 + super

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is currently seeking to appoint a Threatened Species Officer to join our Conservation Programs, Heritage and Regulation Group.

The south east regional team is currently seeking to appoint a Threatened Species Officer who will be responsible for the delivery of, and assistance, in regional threatened species programs, primarily focused on threatened plants and/or threatened ecological communities, to achieve corporate objectives in conservation and biodiversity management, community engagement, customer service, compliance and licensing.

You will have experience in flora and threatened ecological community identification, survey, monitoring, project management and delivery, developing skills in GIS, maintaining data in databases, and project reporting. Skills in threatened fauna will also be considered, with a desire to develop threatened flora skills.

You will enjoy working with a range of partners including private landholders, public land managers, community organisations and volunteers and have a strong and proven commitment to work, health and safety outcomes for yourself, your team and your community partners.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will need to have experience in field-based ecology, developing and implementing threatened species conservation practices and mechanisms to deliver programs. In addition, you will have some experience in facilitating community education and stakeholder collaboration and partnerships to implement identified threatened species recovery strategies and actions as well as providing advice to internal and external stakeholders on corporate and legislative requirements related to threatened species.

You must be prepared to work from the Queanbeyan office on designated days and to undertake sometimes strenuous and remote field work across the South East region.

Essential Requirements

• A degree in Science or in a relevant natural resource discipline
• A valid Australian driver’s licence, with four-wheel drive experience and training preferable
• Willingness to travel in a light aircraft

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

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.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, to apply please provide:

• a copy of your resume
• cover letter of no more than 2 pages expressing your interest and suitability for the role including addressing the focus capabilities.

Applications close Sunday, 16 March 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager via david.bain@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4224 4162.

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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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au contacting Vithiya Yogarajah on 0482 646 348 (please mention reference number 541388).

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