Senior Regional Biodiversity Conservation Officer

2 weeks ago

Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia NSW Government Full time $124,322 - $138,494 per year

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

  • Senior Regional Biodiversity Conservation Officer (Environment Officer Class 9)
  • Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
  • Greater Sydney location preferred - Office location is Parramatta
  • Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $124,322 to $138,494 + super

Our Regional Delivery team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Regional Biodiversity Conservation Officer to join our Conservation Programs and Heritage Regulation group.

The role provides technical advice and contributes to the delivery of biodiversity conservation programs, projects and enforcement actions across regional NSW.

About You

As a Senior Regional Biodiversity Conservation Officer, you will:

  • Provide technical advice on a wide range of threatened species and biodiversity conservation issues
  • Provide technical advice and support to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on Major Project matters
  • Provide technical biodiversity advice and support to Councils on strategic planning matters
  • Provide expert advice and review (as an accredited assessor where required) matters pertaining to the Biodiversity Assessment Methodology.

Essential requirements

  • Current driver's licence

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Regional Biodiversity Conservation 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.

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: Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sarah Burke 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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