Senior Project Officer

The Landscape and Statewide Species Management Team leads the development and delivery of strategic conservation initiatives that improve landscape-scale outcomes for widespread threatened species and ecosystems across NSW. As a Senior Project Officer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering complex statewide programs that support threatened species conservation. Working across policy, strategy and implementation, you will provide advice on complex conservation management issues, develop program and governance frameworks, coordinate high-profile conservation initiatives and support evidence-based decision-making.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across government, Aboriginal organisations, researchers, community organisations and delivery partners to strengthen relationships and maximise the impact of government investment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant conservation programs, influence strategic priorities and help drive and deliver innovative approaches to threatened species management across NSW.

You are an experienced conservation professional with strong ecological knowledge and a track record of leading complex programs, projects or initiatives that deliver positive outcomes for threatened species and biodiversity. You have experience working at the intersection of science, management and delivery, and can help translate conservation priorities into practical outcomes. You understand the challenges of balancing conservation objectives with community, industry and government interests and are comfortable navigating complex and sometimes contentious environmental issues.

You bring strong judgement, initiative and strategic thinking, together with the ability to build productive relationships across government, Aboriginal organisations, researchers, land managers and delivery partners. You are an effective communicator who can provide clear advice, prepare high-quality briefings and work collaboratively to achieve conservation outcomes. Most importantly, you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes and are passionate about achieving lasting benefits for ecosystems and threatened species.

• Strong experience in threatened species conservation, ecology, biodiversity management, natural resource management or a related discipline.
• Experience leading and delivering complex conservation programs, investment initiatives or strategic projects that achieve measurable environmental outcomes.
• The ability to interpret ecological science and translate it into practical programs, policy implementation, investment decisions and on-ground conservation outcomes.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder issues and balancing environmental, social, political and operational considerations.
• Good written communication skills, including preparation of executive briefings, submissions, reports and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, identify opportunities and develop practical solutions to complex conservation challenges.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and influence outcomes across government, research institutions, Aboriginal organisations, industry and conservation stakeholders.
• A demonstrated commitment to achieving positive outcomes for threatened species and biodiversity conservation across NSW.

• Experience working with high-profile, iconic or contentious threatened species, particularly where conservation outcomes require balancing community, industry or landholder interests. Experience relating to species such as koalas, flying-foxes or other species that attract significant public, political or stakeholder interest will be highly regarded.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Project Officer (Generic) CPHR EaTS EO9 RD

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately. 

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.  

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kylie Madden via Kylie.Madden@dcceew.nsw.gov.au  or on 02 4224 4120.

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Advertised: 09 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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