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• Do you want to work in a supportive work environment, with multi - disciplinary people, providing expert advice to support environmental and sustainability outcomes for biodiversity certification in Greater Sydney?

The Regional Delivery Division of the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is currently seeking to appoint a temporary Senior Project Officer Biodiversity Certification to join our Greater Sydney Branch. You will work in a small multidisciplinary team that delivers improved environmental and sustainability outcomes through the planning system, with a focus on the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan strategic biodiversity certification.

As part of this role, you will deliver accurate and timely advice to inform decision making and to advance environmental conservation and, sustainability outcomes and provide advice to the State and Local Government. You will work collaboratively across DCCEEW and government with respect to the monitoring and implementation of the CPCP, including risk management, and will lead aspects of the assessment and review of strategic biodiversity certification applications, including major and technically complex projects.

About You

• Strong knowledge of relevant environment and planning legislation.
• Experience in implementing legislation, policy and programs in relation to environment and conservation, with an understanding of the workings of government at a state and local level.
• Demonstrated experience in program delivery, stakeholder collaboration and negotiation to facilitate effective outcomes.
• Degree in Planning, environmental science or management, natural resource management, or equivalent.

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.