AddressDo you want to work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.
- Assistant Project Officer.
- Package includes Salary, Clerk Grade 5/6 - $93,295 - $102,941plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Multiple Temporary positions available up until June 2025 with the possibility of extension.
- Located in Merimbula, Scheyville, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of one of the most significant threatened fauna and ecological restoration programs in NSW history.
The Assistant Project Officer will support the NPWS feral predator free area program including the reintroduction of locally extinct animal species to a network safe havens across NSW National Parks.
The role will involve the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic and operational planning documents for the management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of biodiversity (including locally extinct and extant species), threats and ecosystem health to ensure processes and actions are appropriate to meet statutory obligations, DPIE policy requirements and deliver on the objectives of the NSW Feral Predator-Free Area program.
The Assistant Project Officer will support a small team of geographically dispersed ecologists delivering and monitoring this innovative conservation program.
About the program
National Parks and Wildlife Service is currently developing a network of new, carefully chosen feral predator-free areas covering diverse habitat types and protecting species with high susceptibility to predation, maximising the number of species protected. Once feral predators are eradicated from these areas, up to 28 locally extinct species will be reintroduced. This will include species that are extinct in NSW such as the iconic bilby and the establishment of new populations of other threatened species such as the critically endangered long-footed potoroo. The program will provide measurable conservation benefits for at least 50 threatened species.
Essential requirements:
- Experience in the provision of administrative and support services.
- Experience in development and delivery of programs and projects.
- Understanding of contemporary project management principles and practices.
Effective 1 January 2024. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). For more information, please click on link below.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
What we can offer you:
- NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
- Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave.
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport.
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
What we do:
DCCEEW strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.
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