Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Do you want to work in a supportive work environment, providing expert biodiversity advice to support planning and development outcomes in the Illawarra/Shoalhaven?
• Permanent/full-time (35 hours per week)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,059 to $129,288 + Super

Our Planning (Illawarra) team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Conservation Planning Officer.

In this role you will be part of a tight-knit team undertaking biodiversity assessment and co-ordination of complex projects and engage with stakeholders. Projects will include renewable energy proposals in the Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone, large-scale infrastructure projects including highway upgrades, residential land supply matters and biodiversity certification opportunities.

About You

• Extensive experience in providing technical biodiversity advice on a broad range of development and landuse planning matters including policy guidance and implementation of the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme.
• Readiness to engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve positive biodiversity management outcomes.
• A top candidate would have Accredited Assessor status under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act (2016) and have experience in reviewing biodiversity development assessment reports and biodiversity certification matters.

Key knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of and experience in the interpretation of legislation, and experience in dealing with environmental planning and assessment issues.
• Experience in the assessment and analysis of strategic and complex conservation proposals.

Essential requirements

• Current Drivers 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.

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.