• Principal Project Officer - Feral Animal Management.
• Package includes salary $139,787 to $161,663 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Ongoing full-time role.
• Located in Tumut or Jindabyne.

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 is seeking a Principal Project Officer to coordinate and deliver Feral Animal Management programs and activities across NPWS parks and reserves.

As the Principal Project Officer, you will lead a geographically dispersed team while being accountable for supporting the coordinated delivery of high-quality programs. You will ensure policies and guidelines for the safe, humane, and effective use of firearms and other pest control and ecological management programs are in place and complied with.

You will manage politically and environmentally sensitive issues to gain acceptance for programs which may be seen to be controversial by stakeholders with strong and often opposing views and implementing innovative solutions to address complex and sensitive issues.

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Extensive experience in leading the development and delivery of innovative, best practice feral animal management, ecological management or related conservation programs.
• Experience representing a government agency at high level industry and public forums to foster effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Detailed understanding of government processes, policy and procedures, including their application to ecological management and conservation.
• Experience in planning for and implementing control programs that may be considered sensitive and at times controversial.

Essential requirements:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience along with strong organisational skills to plan, manage and deliver multiple projects on time and within resources.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of financial, governance and risk management standards and practices associated with project management.

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.
• Visit a park.

DCCEEW strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

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.