Conservation Assessment Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to the protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Internal expression of interest
• Temporary role from 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026, full-time opportunity
• Parramatta 4PSQ Office location - Hybrid working supported
  Environment Officer Class 9 - Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $124,322 to $138,494 + super

The Greater Sydney Branch, Regional Delivery is calling for expressions of interest for a temporary Conservation Assessment Officer position in the Ecosystems and Threatened Species team. This role supports the delivery of key conservation initiatives under the Saving Our Species (SoS) program.

The role delivers threatened species conservation projects in the Greater Sydney region under the Saving Our Species program and other funding sources and includes corporate and legislative tasks related to conservation of threatened species and communities. The successful applicant will design, manage, and report on conservation projects, liaise with key program stakeholders and delivery partners on a day-to-day basis and lead relationships with other agencies in the region involved with SoS work, such as Local Land Services, National Parks and Wildlife Service and local councils.

You'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive effective program delivery, develop tools and databases, prepare technical reports and provide input to ministerial correspondence. The position involves fieldwork for various flora, fauna and fungi conservation projects across the Greater Sydney region, including the Blue Mountains. The team is collaborative, friendly and committed to delivering meaningful conservation outcomes in our region and across NSW.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to work both independently and collaboratively, think critically, make decisions, and build and maintain relationships. We are looking for someone with experience delivering conservation projects – including assessing work plans, operating within procurement frameworks, conducting fieldwork, collaborating with conservation partners and contractors, and meeting project deadlines. The ideal candidate will have experience in ecological survey and proficiency with GIS mapping tools.

Essential Requirements

• A current Driver's Licence.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Conservation Assessment Officer

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.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close 13 November 2025 at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jane Rodd via or on

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