EOI - Senior Project Officer Threatened Species

• Senior Project Officer Threatened Species
• Package includes Clerk Grade 9-10 salary $129,464- $142,665 plus employer's contribution to superannuation
• Temporary full-time role up to 30 September 2026
• Located at Parramatta (negotiable)

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

Are you keen to use your skills to deliver key elements of the NSW Koala Strategy including the delivery of habitat restoration, translocations, and monitoring on park.

About the Role

National Parks and Wildlife Service manages over 7 million hectares of diverse ecosystems and plays a vital role in conserving the state's biodiversity. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Officer - Threatened Species to  lead the NPWS Threatened Species Koala Team of eight, to deliver 3 actions under the NSW Koala Strategy: monitoring, habitat restoration and translocation. Key responsibilities include stakeholder consultation, strategic support for the Unit Manager, budget management, program reporting, and supervisory backing of a diverse, high performing team.

About You

You are a team leader with demonstrated experience in ecology, and project management, who has an ability to work with people. You will have expertise in the management of threatened species, and in exploring and interrogating data to ensure robust outcomes. You will be able to interpret complex and often incomplete information, and be able to articulate your findings to a range of audiences.

Key Knowledge and experience;

• Experience developing, implementing and monitoring strategic and operational plans for the delivery of complex programs, with a demonstrated track record of providing direction and achieving results through multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage the people and financial resources of a team to consistently deliver against agreed performance.

Knowledge of threatened ecological community assessment ecology and threat management is highly desirable.

Essential requirements

• Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent and willingness to obtain a 4WD operation certificate.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer Threatened Species NPWS Clerk Grade 9-10

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.  

• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training. 

What we do 

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service 

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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 Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact David Kelly, Manager Threatened Species via or

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