Snr Project Officer Accredited Assessor

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Deliver meaningful biodiversity outcomes through regionally focused programs.
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Preferred office location is Newcastle but may be negotiable for the right candidate hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $124322 to $138494 super

Our Conservation Programs Heritage & Regs team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer Accredited Assessor (accredited under the NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method) to support the delivery of regional conservation programs by working directly with landholders and partners to establish voluntary biodiversity stewardship agreements (BSAs).

This role plays a key part in delivering biodiversity outcomes and supporting the effective operation of the NSW biodiversity offset framework.

As a Senior Project Officer Accredited Assessor you will support the regional delivery of biodiversity offset programs by providing technical advice and project coordination to enable landholders to participate in voluntary BSAs. You will manage and undertake ecological field work across NSW as well as prepare assessment documentation including BSSARS land management plans and TFDs.

Your role will also support the development of operational policies and guidance whilst working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve conservation outcomes under the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme.

You will work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams contribute to capacity building and knowledge sharing and support consistent regionally focused program delivery aligned with policy and legislative frameworks.

About You

You are a motivated and deliveryfocused professional who enjoys working at the intersection of technical assessment project coordination and stakeholder engagement. You bring a practical and solutionsoriented approach to your work and are comfortable working autonomously and in teams within a fastpaced environment. You take pride in delivering highquality outcomes that support effective program delivery.

You have strong experience in undertaking ecological field work data analysis and report preparation in line with the NSW BAM such as the preparation of BSSARs BDARs Management Plans and addition you have strong experience in applying legislative and policy frameworks in an operational setting.

You are confident engaging with landholders program partners and internal teams. You communicate clearly work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and can translate complex requirements into practical guidance. Well organised and adaptable you manage competing priorities effectively and provide sound wellreasoned advice that supports consistent and regionally focused programs.

Key knowledge and experience

• Extensive experience in planning implementing and managing ecological field surveys.
• Experience in the application of the NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method.
• Demonstrated knowledge skills and experience managing budgets and expenditure in relation to programs and projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the operational and strategic requirements for the successful delivery of programs in the context of current policy and legislative frameworks.

Essential requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications
• Current Drivers Licence
• Willing and able to lead ecological fieldwork which involves travel across NSW sometimes to remote areas for multiple days
• Biodiversity Assessment Method accreditation

For more information read the full Role Description: RD - Senior Project Officer Accredited Assessor CPHR

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states 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 states 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.

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 members) 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 Monday 16^th March 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Liza Hill via or on.

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.

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