Senior Advisor Biodiversity

Help balance growth and conservation, ensuring the places we create today continue to support nature for generations to come.

• Protect and enhance biodiversity through informed decision-making, helping ensure development and environmental outcomes can coexist.
• Contribute to better outcomes for communities and the environment.
• On-going, full-time opportunity (35 hours per week) 
• Parramatta or other NSW DPHI office location by negotiation with flexible working arrangement supported.
• Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348- $146,945) 

Use your biodiversity expertise to help shape communities that thrive alongside healthy natural environments. You will review and provide advice on major development, infrastructure and planning proposals, helping decision-makers understand biodiversity impacts and identify practical solutions that support both community needs and environmental outcomes. Through collaboration, sound technical judgement and a commitment to sustainable development, you'll help ensure future growth protects the natural values that make NSW a great place to live.

Read the role description for more detail:  Senior Advisor Biodiversity

• Brings strong biodiversity assessment experience, with the ability to review complex ecological studies and provide practical, evidence-based advice.
• Has a strong understanding of the Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) and experience applying biodiversity legislation, policy and assessment frameworks to real-world projects.
• Can balance competing priorities, considering environmental, planning and community outcomes to support informed decision-making.
• Builds trusted relationships with stakeholders, working collaboratively across government, industry and technical disciplines to achieve positive outcomes.
• Communicates complex scientific information clearly, translating technical findings into practical recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Is passionate about protecting biodiversity while supporting sustainable growth, recognising the important role biodiversity plays in healthy and resilient communities

• Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience e.g., Bachelor of Environmental Science (Conservation/Sustainability) or Bachelor of Science (Biology/Ecology).

About us 
At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.  

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.  
 
Apply now 
Apply today with your CV and 1-page cover letter.  Applications close 11.55pm 25th August. For more information contact Tim Smith, tim.smith@dphi.nsw.gov.au  
 

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.    

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways team for a yarn.  

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team  

via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.  

Please note to be eligible for all on-going roles within the Department to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident.     

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.  

Advertised: 11 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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