Senior Wetlands & Rivers Conservation Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Hands-on environmental water management – make a difference to rivers and wetlands
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Armidale - regional location required/Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $134,445 to $148,168 + super

Our North West Environmental Water team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Wetlands and Rivers Conservation Officer to lead environmental water delivery operations in the Gwydir catchment.

You will develop strategic plans and manage delivery of water to key environmental assets working with partners and stakeholders to maintain and enhance wetland vegetation, fish and waterbird habitat across the Gwydir valley and Barwon River. You will collaborate closely across agencies and work with colleagues to complete monitoring and reporting obligations.

About You

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced environmental water manager and have a strong focus on delivering environmental outcomes. You will be a skilled communicator and have experience working with regional communities.

You must be a team player.

Essential Requirements

• Driver’s Licence
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in environmental water, river and wetland management, planning and policy including river, floodplain and wetland hydrology and ecology.
• Proven high level knowledge and understanding of current water, threatened species and biodiversity conservation frameworks, legislation and reforms impacting on rivers and wetlands conservation and management programming.
• Extensive project management experience including the delivery of environmental water conservation projects and in managing resources, prioritising competing demands and project evaluations.
• Experience negotiating successful resource management outcomes within and between groups representing diverse interests and demonstrated knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the Biodiversity and Conservation group and other public authorities in water management.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Wetlands and River Conservation Officer

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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.

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 Thursday 29 February 2024 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Debbie Love debbie.love@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0429 770 139.

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au  (please include reference number).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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