Environmental Liaison Officer

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**

**_ Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._**
- **Environmental Liaison Officer**:

- **Temporary (Up to 13 August 2025) full-time opportunity available**:

- **Office location - Preferred Location is **Manly or Mosman, NSW**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $106,025.00 to $117,363.00 + super**

**About the role**

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for an Environmental Liaison Officer to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, historic heritage and Aboriginal heritage at the Quarantine Station in Sydney Harbour National Park.

As an Environmental Liaison Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating environmental planning and assessment, including ensuring conditions of approval are understood and implemented for the Quarantine Station. The role promotes awareness, understanding and appreciation of nature conservation, cultural heritage and recreation opportunities to Quarantine Station stakeholders.

**About You**

Your passion for the environment, coupled with a strong attention to detail will be key to your success in this role. You will have strong communication skills as you will be liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate opportunities for engagement and the understanding of and compliance with lease and environmental approval conditions. You'll enjoy working as part of a team but be able to work independently or with mínimal supervision. Your enthusiasm will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse and dynamic role. Furthermore, you will also have experience in managing projects ensuring deliverables are met at a high quality.

**Essential Requirements -**

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- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to the field operations of the agency.
- Ability to work with a wide range of commercial and non-commercial stakeholders that have park tenure or interests through lease, licence, employment or membership.
- Current Australian driver’s licence and willingness to operate 4WD vehicles.

For more information read the full Role Description**:Environmental Liaison 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.

**What we can offer you**

**NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service **is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
- Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

**What we do**

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**To Apply**

**Applications close - Tuesday, 15 October 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. 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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