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Biodiversity Conversation & Science is currently seeking to appoint a Team Leader Ecotoxicology.

In the role you’ll be required to design and lead the delivery of scientific services and projects to support DCCEEW’s internal and external stakeholders in line with Departmental priorities and agreements.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• An ability to develop, lead and deliver high quality, cost-effective scientific services and projects relating to ecotoxicology and/or environmental forensics
• Appropriate knowledge and expertise in ecotoxicology and/or environmental forensics to provide expert advice on contamination issues in NSW and provide expert evidence/opinion in court proceedings against alleged polluters.
• Experience in managing a laboratory and associated quality systems and animal ethics requirements

Essential requirements:

• Relevant scientific qualifications and demonstrated experience in developing and leading rigorous projects in ecotoxicology and/or environmental forensics and/or in a related scientific discipline.

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.