Local recruitment: Senior Technician

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Senior Technician (Environment Officer Class 7)
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location is Lidcombe
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $105,924 to $117,031 + super

Do you know boats? Are you passionate about safety? Would you like to help the Water Wetlands and Coastal Science team ensure our facilities, fleet and assets are maintained at the highest standards? If so then we have a fabulous opportunity for an ongoing Senior Technical Officer to join our passionate team of environmental scientists and technicians.

This role is diverse and is central to the safe, efficient and effective operation of our Branch – it is “people centric” and ensures that we provide the safest work environment possible, with the vehicles, boats and equipment that our team needs to undertake their important science.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have the skills and experience to:

• Undertake the role of boating officer, dive officer and vehicle fleet manager ensuring safety, maintenance and operational status and compliance of team vessels and vehicles.
• Coordinate and deliver relevant safety training and development activities, undertake job safety analyses and safe work method statements for field-based staff to ensure our team field activities comply with relevant Workplace Health & Safety requirements and adhere to relevant safety procedures and documentation – making sure everyone is safe every day.
• Lead processes that support the management of the Branch’s fleet, assets, equipment and facilities. This includes ensuring that assets are utilised efficiently, maintained properly, and replaced or upgraded when necessary.

Essential requirements

• Degree or qualification in relevant discipline and/or demonstrated experience in operation of a scientific laboratory or research facility
• Extensive boating experience and a minimum Exemption 38 qualification ​or ability to obtain required.

 For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Technician

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: 20 April 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Dr Tracey MacDonald, Director Water, Wetlands and Coastal Science via tracey.a.macdonald@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0418 624 227.

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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au contacting Vithiya Yogarajah on 0482 646 348 (please mention reference number 541947).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn