Senior Threatened Species Officer

 

• Internal expression of interest
• Temporary until 30 June 2027
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $128,052 to $142,649 + super

 

The Greater Sydney region, Ecosystems and Threatened Species team, is seeking a Senior Threatened Species Officer to help turn ecological data into meaningful conservation outcomes.

 

We're looking for someone who thrives on working with complex datasets and can transform information into insights that support threatened species recovery and biodiversity conservation. You'll lead ecological data management, develop innovative data solutions, and work closely with scientists, project officers and decision-makers to inform conservation action across the Greater Sydney region.

 

This role is predominantly desk-based, providing specialist data management and analytical support to field-based conservation programs. A key focus of this role will be managing the data set for the South Western Sydney Koala Monitoring and Chlamydia Management Project

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, analyse and improve large and complex ecological datasets.
• Develop data pipelines, automation tools and efficient workflows.
• Produce reports, visualisations and decision-support products that inform conservation management.
• Maintain threatened species information systems and ensure data quality and accessibility.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support evidence-based conservation outcomes.

 

About You

You are passionate about ecological data and enjoy solving complex problems. You can translate technical information into practical insights, build strong stakeholder relationships, and balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key Attributes

• Expertise in ecological data management and information systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience translating data into practical conservation outcomes.
• A collaborative and outcomes-focused approach.
• Commitment to biodiversity conservation and threatened species recovery.

 

Essential Requirement

• A degree in ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, data science, or a related scientific discipline.

 

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Threatened Species Officer

 

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)  

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. 

 

 

To Apply

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.  

 

Applications close Wednesday 18th November 2026 at 11:55PM.

 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jacalyn Tebb via jacalyn.tebb@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9472 8951

 

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