conservation jobs in Sydney

Soil and Water Conservation Scientist (AI Training) About The Role We're looking for experienced soil and water conservation scientists to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on sustainable land and water management content. Your scientific expertise will directly shape how AI understands and communicates complex conservation topics — from...

Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Scientist (AI Training) About The Role We're looking for wildlife and habitat conservation scientists to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on biodiversity protection and ecosystem management. Your field expertise will directly shape how AI understands and reasons about conservation science — making a real...

Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Scientist (AI Training)We're looking for wildlife and habitat conservation scientists to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on biodiversity protection and ecosystem management. Your scientific expertise will directly shape how AI understands, reasons about, and communicates conservation science — making a real...

MACRO Recruitment is seeking a Heritage Lead for a conservation consultancy based in Sydney’s northern metropolitan region. The role targets senior leadership across heritage projects with a focus on strategic growth and national presence.Ideal candidates will demonstrate deep heritage expertise, strong client networks, and the ability to mentor a team...

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state's environment and heritage. Lead high-impact grants that support environmental, waste and heritage outcomes across NSW while shaping program delivery and governance. Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours per week) Parramatta location, hybrid working supported Salary relative...

Southern Habitat, a leader in conservation, land management and bush regeneration, seeks motivated Bush Regenerators to join our Sydney team. Initially casual with potential to progress to a permanent role. Candidates should have 2+ years in Bush Regeneration/Land Management, be available 3–5 days/week, and possess essential qualifications such as...

Heritage Lead | Heritage Consultancy & Conservation IndustryMACRO Recruitment – Sydney North Shore NSW Heritage Lead | Conservation Consultancy Sector Seeking a Heritage Lead, Senior Heritage Consultant, or Principal Consultant to champion heritage conservation projects within a well-regarded consultancy.This is a full-time permanent opportunity based in a...

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Manager Conservation, Waste & Heritage Grants to lead delivery and governance of NSW grant programs. You will oversee financial management, performance reporting and engage with government, industry and communities to ensure funding delivers measurable results. This is...

Taronga Zoo in Sydney is seeking an Aboriginal Program Coordinator to lead the Burbangana Program, enriching the cultural and educational experiences of young participants and connecting them with community and conservation goals. You will work with Taronga's Education team to deliver culturally safe experiences, mentor participants, and build partnerships...

Australian Wildlife Conservancy is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for Faure Island and surrounding sites, to lead conservation delivery across the Mid West and Gascoyne regions from a home/remote office. You will manage a remote team of staff and contractors, develop budgets, and drive fire, weed and feral animal control programs. The role requires...

PhD Scholarship: Kelp Forest Policy, Governance and Conservation ActionUNSW Sydney/Kelp Forest AlliancePosted 2 October 2026 Salary $40,000 stipend (tax-free) per year plus 25k development fund EmailWe are seeking a PhD candidate to join a broader kelp conservation research program at UNSW examining how policy commitments can lead to real conservation and...

Australian Wildlife Conservancy is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for Faure Island and the Gascoyne region. You will direct on-site and remote staff, oversee conservation programs, and manage budgets while coordinating with scientists and external partners.The role blends field leadership with office planning, with travels to remote sites, and requires...

Australian Land Conservation Alliance in Sydney (NSW) is seeking an Events Manager to lead and coordinate the organisation's events, including a flagship annual conference and related workshops. The role supports policy, nature finance, and capacity-building agendas, with flexible office/home arrangements.Ideal candidates are highly organized, proactive, and...

UNSW is inviting applications for a PhD Scholarship in Kelp Forest Policy, Governance & Conservation Action. The project examines how local to global policy commitments translate into real conservation and restoration actions, within a broad kelp conservation program. The candidate will study governance, legislation, financing, monitoring, and implementation...

Publicroles is seeking an Education Support Officer of Conservation and Ecosystem Management based in Strathfield, New South Wales. This is a Permanent, Full-time role offering an annual salary of 84,666 AUD before tax, with additional benefits as applicable by the employer.The posting notes a 16 November 2026 closing date for applications and describes a...

Australian Wildlife Conservancy is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for Faure Island and surrounding sites, to lead conservation delivery across the Mid West and Gascoyne regions from a home/remote office. You will manage a remote team of staff and contractors, develop budgets, and drive fire, weed and feral animal control programs.The role requires...

PermanentNew South WalesTAFE NSW## Education Support Officer of Conservation and Ecosystem ManagementLocation: StrathfieldSalary: $84,666 Annually**What could you take home?** Compare this role with another salary or contract offer, including tax, super and HELP. Compare this role's take-home This job's pay is prefilled. Add your other offer to compare. Job...

PhD Scholarship: Kelp Forest Policy, Governance & Conservation ActionWe are seeking a PhD candidate to join a broader kelp conservation research program at UNSW examining how policy commitments can lead to real conservation and restoration action. The project will investigate how kelp forests are governed from local to global scales, including legislation,...

Fixed termCommonwealthAustralian National Maritime Museum## ConservatorLocation: Pyrmont NSWSalary: $88,834–$96,829**What could you take home?** Compare this role with another salary or contract offer, including tax, super and HELP. Compare this role’s take-home This job’s pay is prefilled. Add your other offer to compare.Job type: Fixed...

Australian National Maritime Museum – Pyrmont NSW The Australian National Maritime Museum is seeking an experienced APS5 Conservator to join the Conservation team in a full-time ongoing role and help preserve and protect the National Maritime Collection for future generations. About the Australian National Maritime Museum The Australian National Maritime...