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• Three ongoing Manager Major Projects roles available!

About the role

As Manager Major Projects, you will oversee the coordination and management of advice prepared by Biodiversity Conservation and Science Group (BSC) on major renewable energy projects across NSW. You will play an important role in supporting timely reviews of biodiversity assessments while promoting biodiversity conservation and supporting organisational and government objectives. You will work closely with BCS regional planning teams at all project stages, supporting and coordinating advice prepared for renewable energy projects. Three new ongoing manager roles are available:

• Manager Major Projects - Wind Farms
• Manager Major Projects - Solar Farms and Batteries
• Manager Major Projects - Transmission Lines and Pumped Hydro

About you:

You will be an expert in leading and facilitating engagement - this role will require you to build constructive relationships as a central contact on renewable energy major projects for regional BCS planning teams, BCS policy teams, major project proponents, consultants, accredited assessors (under the Biodiversity Offset Scheme), government agencies including the Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure, and other key partners. Ideally, you will be an expert in the assessment of major project biodiversity assessments, with experience in the preparation, management or review of major project assessments, able to provide biodiversity assessment advice and solutions on all project stages and emerging issues.

Knowledge and experience:

• Thorough understanding of the NSW major project assessment process used by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the biodiversity assessment requirements of the Biodiversity Offset Scheme and Biodiversity Assessment Method under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, particularly for major projects.

Applicants are not required to be accredited assessors under the Biodiversity Offset Scheme.

Essential requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in biodiversity/environmental science or other relevant discipline and relevant experience.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

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.

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.