Senior Threatened Species Officer

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

Senior Threatened Species Officer

• Lead threatened species recovery initiatives and deliver meaningful conservation outcomes in the Greater Sydney region
• Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity until 30 June 2029 (with the possibility for ongoing or further extension, dependent on future funding)
• Office location at Parramatta NSW - hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $128,052 to $142,649 + super (Environment Officer Class 9)

About the Role

Our Ecosystems and Threatened Species Branch is seeking to appoint a Senior Threatened Species Officer to play a key role in protecting and recovering some of NSW's most vulnerable flora, fauna and ecological communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate environmental professional to lead and deliver threatened species recovery initiatives, provide expert ecological advice, and contribute to conservation outcomes that have a lasting impact across regional NSW.

The Senior Threatened Species Officer will lead delivery of urban ecological restoration and education projects for threatened ecological communities and threatened plant species in western Sydney. The role will plan, co-ordinate and implement these multi-faceted conservation projects as part of the Saving our Species (SoS) program.

The role prioritises the development of partnerships with local stakeholders to deliver threatened ecological community recovery actions, and provides expert input to project plans, mapping and databases. The role also delivers community engagement and education programs to raise community awareness and encourage participation in biodiversity conservation and management.

This role will require regular on-ground site visits in the western Sydney region.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong ecological knowledge and experience in management of threatened ecological communities. You can work independently and collaboratively across diverse land tenures and community settings.

You have analytical skills and the ability to provide expert advice on biodiversity management. Your excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills enable you to lead partnerships, educate the community, and influence positive conservation outcomes.

You have experience planning and delivering projects, operating within procurement frameworks, conducting fieldwork, collaborating with project partners and contractors, and meeting deadlines.

Key knowledge and experience

• A science degree or a degree in a relevant natural resource discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of threatened ecological communities and ecological restoration.
• Proficiency with GIS mapping tools.
• A valid Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly within the Sydney region.

Why join us?

Help conserve NSW's unique biodiversity, work on impactful threatened species recovery programs, and collaborate with dedicated professionals committed to protecting the state's natural environment for future generations.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Threatened Species Officer RD.docx

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.

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 Sunday 22 November 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jane Rodd via jane.rodd@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9860 1537.

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.

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