Biodiversity Officer

7 days ago


Blacktown, Australia Ashdown Consulting Full time

$46.50 p/h + Super
- 12 Month Contract
- Blacktown

**Biodiversity Officer |12 Months |$46.50 p/h + Super**
- $46.50 p/h + Super
- 12 Month Contract
- Blacktown

**About the Company**

This NSW Government agency is a major service provider who strives to deliver a more consistent and efficient experience within government. This government agency uses data and behavioural insights to drive improvements with government and providing services to NSW.

**About the Role**

We are currently seeking to appoint a Biodiversity Officer Ecologist with a large Government agency who will provide specialist advice on ecological matters to inform development assessment and strategic biodiversity conservation programs.

**Key accountabilities include**:

- Undertake biodiversity assessments on nominated sites to inform development assessment processes.
- Provide strategic advice to inform biodiversity conservation policies and programs.
- Recommend and implement enhancements to Council policies with regard to biodiversity conservation and maintenance.
- Act as the companies representative for biodiversity correspondence.

**About You**
- 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.
- Drivers License.

**Benefits of contracting through Ashdown People**
- 5th largest supplier to the NSW Government
- Get paid weekly Rated 4.9/5 on Google Reviews with over 1000 5
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- Consistent communication & transparency
- Detailed onboarding & support



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