Senior Project Officer Accredited Assessor

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Senior Project Officer Accredited Assessor (Environment Officer Class 9)
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location is Parramatta or regional location/Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $124,322 to $138,494 + super

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver biodiversity assessments, as part of the Credits Supply Branch, Stewardship Support Program team, to landholders interested in establishing Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements

About You

We are looking for people who are BAM accredited, happy to undertake field work with a team of skilled ecologists, and keen to engage with landholders to secure conservation outcomes for their properties. 

Key knowledge and experience

• Extensive experience in planning, implementing and managing ecological field surveys.
• Experience in the application of the 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 Driver's Licence
• Willing and able to lead ecological fieldwork which involves travel.
• Biodiversity Assessment Method Assessor Accreditation

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

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)

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 member's) 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.

Applications close: Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager, Liza Hill, Principal Project Officer, 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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