• Flora expert – Greater Sydney region
• Ongoing full-time opportunity based in Parramatta
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $95,516 to $105,532 + super

About the Role

An opportunity exists for a botanist or plant ecologist to work with a team of experts supporting the agency to deliver biodiversity conservation in the Greater Sydney region. The role assists the agency to deliver legislative responsibilities under the Biodiversity Conservation Act, 2016, through provision of technical expertise.

Major areas of work include maintaining data that underpins biodiversity legislation and delivering the Saving our Species program.

https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/threatened-species/saving-our-species-program The role interacts with a range of partner organisations and experts to deliver on ground actions and develop data on species recovery.

About you

Are you a botanist or plant ecologist with an expertise in the flora and TECs of the Sydney region? Do you have desktop and field skills that enable you to identify, analyse and interpret botanical and environmental variables?

Are you a driven project manager with a track record of delivery?

Are you an effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with others to solve issues to continuously improve processes and approaches to work?

Essential requirements

•         A degree in Science or in a relevant natural resource discipline.

•         A valid Australian driver’s licence, with four-wheel drive experience and training preferable.
 

About Us

Our vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We focus on some of the biggest issues facing our state. We deliver sustainable water resource and environment management, secure our energy supply, oversee our planning system, maximise community benefit from government land and property, and create the conditions for a prosperous state. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department. 

How to apply

Apply by reviewing the role description, submitting a current resume and cover letter of no more than two pages that addresses your how your experience and skills make you a good fit for one or more of these roles.

For more information hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

Applications Close:   Applications close at 11:55PM on Sunday 7th November, 2021

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Liza Schaeper, 0419404998, liza.schaeper@environment.nsw.gov.au

Responsibilities

 Refer to Role Description

• DOC21 409806 RD Project Officer Threatened Species (SoS) EO7.pdf