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• Use your organisational skills to support biodiversity conservation and flood risk management

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Planning Support Officer to provide coordination and administrative support to the busy South West Planning team.

You will provide support to the Senior Team Leader and work with all team members to coordinate quality, timely advice on biodiversity and flood planning matters to a range of stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing electronic mailboxes and planning referrals, assist experienced technical staff with assessments, and play an active role in the team’s business improvement processes.

Key knowledge and experience:

• Experience in the use of computer-based systems and records management systems
• Knowledge and experience of working in a fast paced and high work volume office, including a proven capacity to support senior level staff in the management of projects and issues
• Ability to understand environmental planning and assessment legislation with a focus on the protection of biodiversity
• Knowledge and understanding of ecological management principles and capacity to use geographical information systems

Essential requirements:

• Current Driver’s Licence

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be a team player who is keen to provide support
• Not be phased by a high volume of work or moving deadlines
• Be able to confidently deal with administrative systems
• Know the importance of good records management
• Enjoy process improvement

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.