Biodiversity Advisor

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia TransGrid Full time
  • High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team
  • Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy
  • Based in Sydney or NSW
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Award winning and Family Friendly organisation

The Opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of an organisation dedicated to nation-building renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.  

As Biodiversity Advisor – Offsets, you will be responsible for supporting the Offset Program Manager to:

  • Deliver Transgrid’s Program Biodiversity Offset Strategy
  • Acquit Transgrid’s biodiversity offset liability, as required under the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme (BOS)
  • Maintain Transgrid’s biodiversity credit accounting
  • Establish Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement sites
  • Engage and coordinate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Prepare Transgrid policy and procedures relating to management and delivery of biodiversity offsets

Skills & Experience 

To be successful in the role you will have: 

  • Tertiary qualification at degree level in an environmental related discipline (e.g. planning, management, ecology).
  • Working / intermediate knowledge of the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme (BOS) under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and it’s implementation.
  • Demonstrated experience in the use and management of complex databases.
  • Demonstrated experience in the use of geographic information systems.
  • High level of written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to self-manage, work under pressure and work in a team environment.
  • A current driver’s licence.
  • Ability and willingness to work away from home (within NSW).

Desirable

  • Experience in the preparation of Biodiversity Stewardship Site Assessment Reports / Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements
  • Experience managing the delivery of biodiversity offsets for development proponents
  • Experience delivering landholder engagement strategies and negotiations regarding the BOS and/or biodiversity conservation programs
  • Experience in the preparation and approval of Biodiversity Development Assessment Reports
  • BAM assessor accreditation

Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

Applications close: Sunday 30 June, 2024.

Our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. 

We do not accept agency introductions as TransGrid operates a direct sourcing model. 

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.

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