conservation jobs in Sydney

6-month temporary opportunity with the potential for extension and/or permanency.EA13 $140,108.04 + Superannuation 38hrs week with an accruable rostered day off one a month About us At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities, and our employees. We have a proud heritage and a progressive future,...

Natural Resource Conservation Scientist (AI Training) About The Role AI is being trained to reason about ecosystems, land management, and conservation — and it needs real experts to get it right. We're looking for experienced natural resource conservation scientists to evaluate and improve AI systems working in environmental science and conservation...

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...

Sydney Zoo in Western Sydney invites applications for an Aquarist to provide top‑tier animal husbandry, ensuring welfare and an enhanced visitor experience across our diverse aquatic species.The role requires weekend/Public Holiday work; open daily. You will actively support conservation goals, engage visitors, and maintain high standards of husbandry...

Environmental Jobs is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Bush Regeneration Team in Sydney. You will help preserve and enhance natural environments, participating in weed and habitat management, planting native species and conducting surveys.The role emphasizes outdoor work, teamwork and ongoing learning in conservation practices. Candidates should be...

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 supportedSalary relative to...

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...

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Manager Conservation, Waste & Heritage Grants to lead the delivery, governance and continuous improvement of NSW grant programs spanning environmental, waste and heritage outcomes.You will oversee governance, financial management, program performance and reporting,...

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking a Heritage Conservation Specialist to provide expert heritage and conservation advice across internal and external stakeholders. You will lead the Council’s Heritage Strategy, assess development applications, and help prepare heritage policies and strategies.Required qualifications include a tertiary degree in heritage...

Sydney Zoo is seeking a Clinical Veterinarian to provide on-site veterinary cover and support during preventative health procedures. The role requires weekend/on-call work as part of a roster.Commencement is as soon as possible, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare and conservation. You will work with a dedicated team across multiple species, applying...

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 a...

Australian Wildlife Conservancy in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a GIS/Data Management Specialist to join the National Science Team. You will apply GIS, database, data analysis and spatial modelling skills to maintain and improve ecological information supporting conservation decisions.You will support SQL databases and organisation-wide GIS systems, develop...

Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox) seeks a Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Scientist to influence AI training data for biodiversity and conservation science. This fully remote hourly contract offers 10–40 hours per week, flexible scheduling, and the chance to impact cutting-edge AI technology. Applicants should have 3+ years of hands-on wildlife biology or...

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...

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is seeking a Field Ecologist to join the National Science Team. Based from the successful candidate's home office in Australia, the role focuses on assessing conservation value of properties for acquisition or partnership and evaluating climate-related vulnerabilities using AWC’s framework.The position involves...

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...

PhD Scholarship: Kelp Forest Policy, Governance and Conservation Action UNSW Sydney/Kelp Forest Alliance Posted 2 October 2026 Salary $40,000 stipend (tax-free) per year plus 25k development fund Email aaron.eger@unsw.edu.au We are seeking a PhD candidate to join a broader kelp conservation research program at UNSW examining how policy commitments can lead...

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,...

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is seeking a Field Ecologist to support the National Science Team in assessing conservation value of properties for acquisition or partnership. The role will also assess climate-change vulnerability of species using AWC's framework and contribute to broader science program tasks.You will work with Indigenous groups,...