| Organisation / Entity: | Conservation Programs Heritage & Regs |
| Job category: | Environmental |
| Job location: | Regional NSW / Tamworth & North West NSW |
| Job reference number: | 540643 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | Environment Officer Class 11 |
| Closing date: | 12/02/2025 – 11:55 PM |
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Office location – Armidale or North West regional location – other locations may be considered by negotiation
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $139,823 to $154,095 + Super
Biodiversity, Conservation & Science is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Wetlands & Rivers Conservation Officer to our Regional Delivery branch.
This is an environmental water management operational role. As the senior member of the Gwydir team you will need skills in stakeholder engagement, knowledge of river and wetland ecosystems and the mechanics of water management in NSW. You will combine these skills to lead delivery of environmental water to a range of riverine and wetland targets in the Gwydir catchment to achieve long term recovery and sustained health in line with NSW regulations and Murray-Darling Basin objectives.
In practice you will manage a portfolio of water to deliver a regime of river flow events to support wetland vegetation, waterbird populations, native fish movement and breeding opportunities, and connection to the Barwon River. It is a challenging role but also a very rewarding one, where you can directly influence the health of the riverine and wetland landscape.
You will work with a supportive and experienced team, providing you with the opportunity to learn and grow into the role.
About You
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- 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 responsibility of the Conservation Programs, Heritage and Regulation group and other public authorities in water management.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Wetlands & Rivers Conservation Officer
For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.
About Us
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s (DCCEEW) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organization that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
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.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)
Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and 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 conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.
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.
DCCEEW strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
Applications close 12th February 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager via debbie.love@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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.
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).
