Biodiversity Assessment Officer (Energy)

Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples - DEECA – Melbourne VIC

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

The Biodiversity Assessment Officer (Energy) provides specialist biodiversity and land use planning advice for renewable energy projects. The role identifies, assesses and mitigates biodiversity risks inline with the relevant environmental and planning legislation. Working closely with responsible authorities including councils, Traditional Owners and other stakeholders, the position builds capability, ensures compliance with biodiversity regulations, and integrates biodiversity considerations into renewable energy planning and delivery.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

- An appropriate tertiary qualification related to naturalresource management; environmental or ecological sciences or similar and / or relevant experience isdesirable.
- Demonstrated ability to apply environmental andbiodiversity assessment processes, focused onbiodiversity risk management and mitigation, native vegetation policy, and related policy and legislation

This is a part time (0.8 FTE) ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within the Grampians or Barwon South West Regions with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position,



applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre‑employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Z rest Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally secure and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Island people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring und DE; DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part‑time work and job sharing.

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📌 Biodiversity Assessment Officer (Energy) (Melbourne)
🏢 Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples - DEECA
📍 Melbourne