Conservation Planning Officer

3 months ago

Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia NSW Biodiversity Conservation and Science Full time

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._
- **Do you want to work in a supportive work environment, with multi - disciplinary people, to support **planning and conservation outcomes in Greater Sydney?**
- **Conservation Planning Officer**:

- **Ongoing full-time opportunity**:

- **Role location - Parramatta/hybrid working supported**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $101,850 to $112,530 + super**

The Biodiversity Conservation and Science directorate is currently seeking to appoint a permanent **Conservation Planning Officer **in the Greater Sydney Regional Delivery Planning Team. You will work in collaboration with other team members and matter experts from across the Department and co-ordinate and provide advice to external stakeholders on major projects and on strategic environmental planning matters to ensure optimal natural, environmental and conservation outcomes.

As part of the role, you will provide timely, high quality and accurate information to inform decision making processes and undertake data analysis and related research on biodiversity conservation (e.g., vegetation mapping) using tools such geographical information systems. It will be important to develop cooperative and productive working relationships and seek and convey advice to enhance the effectiveness of strategic and environmental planning. This includes representing DCCEEW at meetings ensuring that the corporate position is articulated consistently and appropriately.

**What does the Role look like?**

Key accountabilities of the Role include:

- Providing input on the assessment of strategic environmental planning matters and development proposals.
- Undertaking analysis and related research including the desktop assessment of reports and the use of databases and geographic information systems
- Liaising with internal experts and contribute to advice for external stakeholders and management on strategic planning matters.
- Drafting briefing notes and other written materials on statutory and strategic planning matters ensuring high quality and accurate information to inform decision making processes.
- Participating in meetings and committees dealing with strategic conservation outcomes to ensure that the corporate position is articulated consistently and appropriately.

**To be the successful applicate for this position you will have**:

- knowledge of environmental planning and assessment legislation.
- Knowledge and understanding of ecological management principles and capacity to use geographical information systems to assess and analyse strategic conservation proposals.

**Essential Requirements**
- Current Drivers Licence

For more information read the full Role Description**:Conservation Planning 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 environment.

**Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) & BCT’s Private Land Conservation (PLC) Programs**

All 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 conflicts are managed appropriately. In some circumstances this may require divestment of the interest.

The BCT also has restrictions on staff participation in its funded PLC programs. No additional funding, beyond that already agreed to by the BCT, may be sought or approved during time as a BCT employee or for a 12-month period following termination of employment.

The Department is committed to protecting the public interest and public trust in the exercise of its functions. These values, together with transparency and accountability, are integral to the administration of the BOS and PLC programs.

**To Apply**

**Applications close Sunday 15**th** of September 2024 at 11:55PM.**
- 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. W

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