At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you

• Temporary Full-Time (35 hour week, upto 6 months with a possibility of extension)
• Salary: 107,058 – $123,924 + Super
• Flexible Working Arrangements available, including hybrid work options
• The best of both worlds - click here to learn more

 Here’s what you’ll be up to…

As a Senior Biodiversity Officer, you will play a key role in delivering Council’s strategic biodiversity objectives while supporting sustainable growth across the City.

Working within Council’s Natural Systems team, this role provides specialist, senior-level technical advice on biodiversity and natural resource management and contributes to high-quality environmental outcomes across development assessment, strategic projects and on-ground initiatives.

 In this role, you will:

• Assess development applications and environmental referrals, providing specialist advice on biodiversity, threatened species, ecological communities and offsets
• Lead and contribute to biodiversity management projects, programs and initiatives, ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes and budgets
• Provide expert guidance and technical advice to internal teams, consultants and external stakeholders
• Support compliance investigations and practical biodiversity outcomes relating to vegetation and ecological matters

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

The Natural Systems team works to protect, manage and enhance Penrith’s diverse natural environments while ensuring the City’s growth remains sustainable and responsible.

We provide specialist environmental input across biodiversity, tree management and waterways, including water sensitive urban design (WSUD). Our work spans development assessment, strategic planning, compliance support and on-ground environmental outcomes.

We value collaboration, professional trust and clear communication, and we support flexible working arrangements to help our people do their best work.

What are we looking for?

• Experience or a strong interest in biodiversity conservation, ecology or environmental assessment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work constructively with a wide range of stakeholders
• A genuine passion for protecting and enhancing the natural environment
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in ecology, environmental science, natural resource management or a related discipline.
• Please refer to the position description for any additional essential or desirable criteria.

Check out our Position Description attached below to learn more about this role.