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

Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage.

- Internal expression of interest
- Temporary, full-time opportunity (October 2027) 35 hours per week
- Parramatta location, hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $138,454 to $152,686 + super

Our Central Metropolitan team in the Conservation Planning and Assessments branch is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer Biodiversity Certification to lead complex biodiversity certification projects and provide expert advice that helps integrate biodiversity considerations into regional planning across NSW. In this role, you'll lead biodiversity certification projects that support conservation outcomes and inform strategic planning decisions across NSW. You'll provide expert advice on complex environmental matters, work closely with government and industry stakeholders, and help deliver certification programs that are practical, well-governed and compliant with legislative requirements. Your work will contribute to better planning outcomes for communities, industry and the environment.

About You

You have experience in environmental planning, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management or a related field, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation and policy. You can manage projects, analyse complex information and provide sound advice to support decision-making.

You are a confident communicator who builds effective working relationships and collaborates with a range of stakeholders to achieve outcomes. You can balance competing priorities,



solve problems and deliver high-quality work in a complex and evolving environment.

Key knowledge and experience

- Strong knowledge of relevant environmental planning and conservation legislation.
- Experience in implementing legislation, policy and programs in relation to setting and, conservation, with an understanding of the workings of government at a state and local level.
- Demonstrated experience in program delivery including project management, stakeholder collaboration and negotiation to facilitate effective outcomes.
- Experience in dealing with large or complex biodiversity certifications, including operational policy and/or monitoring.
- Exposure to the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan and/or Sydney Region Growth Centres certifications would be beneficial.

Essential requirements

- Tertiary qualifications in environment managemental, natural resource management, or equivalent.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer Biodiversity Certification

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Tuesday 17th November 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Calvin Houlison via [email protected] or on 02 4224 4179.

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📌 Senior Project Officer Biodiversity Cert (New South Wales)
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