Senior Environment Officer (Biodiversity) (Temporary Opportunity up to 21 months)
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location: Wagga Wagga, NSW, AU, 2650
Job reference number: 96919
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $128409.0-$143815.0
You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.
You're looking to contribute to the transformation of the transport sector towards a greener and more sustainable future. You want to actively participate in shaping policies and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy adoption, and enhance the overall environmental performance of the transport network.
In this role, you'll:
Be working as a Senior Environment Officer (Biodiversity Specialist) that will deliver expert advice and assistance to our stakeholders and contractors on a range of environmental management, compliance, planning and assessment requirements for TfNSW activities with a focus on biodiversity to achieve required Government environmental outcomes and meet the expectations of the community of NSW.
You will support statewide projects across roads, rail and maritime to achieve biodiversity outcomes by reviewing complex technical documentation and translating legal requirements. You will provide advice and assist in the implementation of practical strategies, guidelines, policies and procedures to support management and resolution of biodiversity matters.
About you
You will have at least 3-5 years’ industry experience, be an accredited assessor and will be tertiary qualified in Science, Environment Management or similarly related fields. You are familiar with current biodiversity assessment methodologies, survey guidelines and have extensive experience in biodiversity assessment and management. You are someone who is known for strong communication skills and stakeholder management. You’ll enjoy working within a collaborative close-knit team that is environmentally motivated to achieve biodiversity outcomes within a ‘best practice’ methodology. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to policies and guidelines whilst developing government experience.
Please note: This is a fixed term opportunity covering a secondment up until 11th September 2026. Various locations will be considered in NSW such as either Wagga, Wollongong, Macquarie Park, Parkes, Grafton or Newcastle. This team currently enjoys a hybrid way of working with a mix of working from home and the office.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers. We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options. Regional candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a Hybrid+ role designed for people living in NSW’s regions or further away from the role’s listed home base. It combines virtual work with in-person days at your team’s home base.
What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!
Applications close: 11:59 pm 17th November 2024.
For more information about this role, please contact SALLY.MCDONALD@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
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