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• The Science and Insights Division is seeking an Assistant Scientist to support the Water and Wetlands Team.
• Temporary (30 Jun 2025) full-time opportunity.
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $88,147 to $98,036 + Super.

About the role

The Assistant Scientist is responsible for supporting the delivery of programs/projects by providing scientific/ technical skills and analysis. This includes supporting monitoring, evaluation and reporting wetland projects undertaken by NSW DCCEEW. The role involves data management, preparation and undertaking of field work, data processing and support for preparation of technical reports and other information products to communicate outcomes to both expert and non-expert audiences.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated, hardworking individual to fill this temporary position to support the delivery of wetland monitoring, evaluation and reporting programs in our team. We would like to hear from individuals with demonstrated experience in undertaking fieldwork in wetland settings. You will also have experience planning field trips with other field staff members and be willing to travel for field work to remote areas.

Key knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge and experience in wetland monitoring-related projects, including fieldwork planning and implementation.
• Experience in stakeholder consultation to facilitate wetland monitoring data collection.
• Demonstrated experience in communicating the results of wetland scientific research and monitoring.

Essential requirements:

• Scientific qualifications and knowledge of terrestrial, wetland and/or restoration ecology.
• Fieldwork experience or willingness to acquire field experience.
• Based in Sydney and able to travel for field work and stay overnight for up to 2 weeks at a time in regional locations.
• Hold current NSW Class C driver's licence.
• Hold (or have willingness to obtain) current First Aid training.

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.