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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

- Help deliver programs that protect NSW's unique threatened species and ecological communities.
- Assistant Threatened Species Officer (Environment Officer Class 5).
- 2x Temporary (up to 30 June 2029) full-time opportunities (with the possibility for ongoing or further extension, dependent on future funding).
- One role is located in Coffs Harbour, and the second role is located in Parramatta.
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $97,256 to $108,166 p.a. + super.

About the role

The Conservation Programs, Heritage and Regulation Group is currently seeking to appoint two Assistant Threatened Species Officers to contribute to the delivery of regional threatened species programs by supporting conservation and biodiversity outcomes, stakeholder engagement and community participation initiatives aligned with government priorities and strategic objectives.

In this role, you will support collaboration with communities, stakeholders and partner organisations to assist in the implementation of threatened species recovery actions and conservation outcomes.

About You

As an Assistant Threatened Species Officer, you will be a motivated individual with good interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to engage with community on biodiversity conservation projects,



and experience in working with landholders to undertake activities focused on the conservation of threatened species. You will have good data management and analysis skills and a proven ability to integrate and analyse complex datasets to support threatened species programs.

Essential requirements

- A degree in science or in a relevant natural resource discipline or equivalent experience.
- A valid Australian driver's licence.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Threatened Species Officer

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 setting.

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📌 Assistant Threatened Species Officer x2 (Australia)
🏢 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
📍 Australia