Senior Conservation Assessment Officer

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

• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location – Queanbeyan/Southern NSW/hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,059 - $129,288 + super

The Credits Supply Taskforce has been established by the NSW Government to fast-track a significant increase in the supply of biodiversity credits by proactively supporting landholders to enter into biodiversity stewardship agreements that manage and conserve plant communities and threatened species.
The Credits Supply Taskforce will also operate the Biodiversity Credit Supply Fund. The Fund is a $106.7M investment that is assisting to boost the supply of biodiversity credits to support critical projects such as renewable energy zones, regional infrastructure initiatives and the expansion of housing and manufacturing.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity to support the work of the Credits Supply Taskforce and be part of a team responsible for managing the development, planning and delivery of conservation programs across NSW and engage with and support landholders to establish voluntary biodiversity stewardship agreements.
You will be adaptable and flexible in managing competing priorities and be an effective communicator with a wide and diverse group of stakeholders.
Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in survey and assessment of vegetation, flora and fauna, consistent with the requirements for accreditation as an assessor using the Biodiversity Assessment Methodology.
• Experience in regional program delivery including landholder liaison and engagement.
• Experience in implementation and operational delivery of successful biodiversity conservation programs and Conservation Assessments at property level/site scales.
• Demonstrated competence in using Geographic Information Systems software to develop, manage, query and display spatial data relevant to property level management plans.
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated understanding of current state and national ecological, threatened species and biodiversity conservation policies, frameworks, legislation and reforms and of conservation planning and assessment approaches.
• A degree in a relevant ecological or environmental science discipline.
• A valid Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel including overnight trips.

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) and the BCT’s private land conservation (PLC) programs
All 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 conflicts are managed appropriately. In some circumstances this may require divestment of the interest.
The BCT also has restrictions on staff participation in its funded PLC programs. No additional funding, beyond that already agreed to by the BCT, may be sought or approved during time as a BCT employee or for a 12-month period following termination of employment.
The Department is committed to protecting the public interest and public trust in the exercise of its functions. These values, together with transparency and accountability, are integral to the administration of the BOS and PLC programs.
If you (or a close family member) participate in the BOS scheme or already hold a funded agreement with the BCT and require further information before submitting your application please contact the hiring manager. The BOS protocol is available publicly . nrmjobs.com.au/job/20020518
Date published:
19-Jan-2024
Closing date:
04-Feb-2024