Biodiversity Officer Ecologist

1 week ago

Sydney, Australia Osborne Richardson Australia Full time

**Salary**:
$45-$50 per hour

**Location**:
NSW - Sydney

**Ref**:
BioOfficerEcologist

**Description**:
We are working with Blacktown City Council on finding them a Biodiversity Officer Ecologist, on a 12-month contract opportunity.
This role is primarily responsible to provide specialist advice on ecological matters to inform development assessment and strategic biodiversity conservation programs. As a successful applicant, you will be expected to act in accordance with the NSW Work Health Safety Act 2011, Work Health Safety Regulation 2017 and the Work Health and Safety (WHS) System.
Day to day duties will include:
Contribute to the implementation of strategic biodiversity outcomes as outlined in Councils adopted Biodiversity strategy.
- Undertake the review of ecological assessments, Bushland management plans, Vegetation management plans, REF’s, SIS and other environmental assessment reports.
- Provide recommendations and establish conditions of consent with relation to ecological matters for development proposals.
- Other tasks as directed by the Natural Areas Coordinator or Manager Open Space Maintenance.

Essential Requirements:

- Tertiary qualifications in Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science or equivalent.
- Practical experience in and detailed knowledge of the Cumberland Plain, ecology, wildlife management, and botany.
- Knowledge and understanding of the assessment and review of ecological matters, including review and preparation of REF’s, SEPP’s, LEP’s, DCP’s and other relevant planning policies.
- Extensive experience managing projects and consultants in biodiversity projects.
- Experience managing contracts, projects and consultants.
- Detailed understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements including those under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme.
- Class C drivers licence.

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