Senior Scientist Ecologist

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

• Senior Scientist (Ecologist)
• Ongoing full-time opportunity; Parramatta or Newcastle location
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,059 to $129,288 plus super and leave loading

Our team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Scientist Ecologist as short spiel on role. This role is responsible for leading plant community type mapping for the State Vegetation Type Map and related biodiversity modelling products.
About You
Great opportunity for a skilled and passionate professional ecologist to work with a multi-skilled team delivering biodiversity mapping products. This work contributes to delivery of statewide foundational products that support biodiversity conservation and improved decision making about biodiversity in NSW.
You will be an experienced landscape-scale ecologist, have a broad knowledge of eastern Australian flora, comfortable working in remote field locations, competent in planning and undertaking floristic survey and have good native plant identification skills. You will be accomplished in biodiversity modelling.
Essential Requirements

• Post graduate qualifications in environmental science.
• Demonstrated knowledge of eastern Australian native plant communities
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in computer-based biodiversity modelling
• Demonstrated skill in Aerial Photographic Interpretation (API) or other remote sensing
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and lead science projects

For more information read the full Role Description:
For more information hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.
Who we are
The (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 via .
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 4 February 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager via bob.denholm@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0413 314 596.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
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• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

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