• Full-time and Ongoing
• Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour with regular travel to remote areas frequently required.
• Our employees work principally in the workplace however there will be travel and fieldwork involved in this role
• Salary from $125,693 to $138,510 plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Ecologist to prepare and manage the delivery of ecological assessments and provide expert advice and knowledge to the NSW PW Heritage, Environment and Planning (HEP) Team and their clients.

The role includes the preparation of biodiversity assessments and undertaking ecological surveys in accordance with relevant legislation and associated guidelines, as well as the identification of appropriate management measures, approvals and permits.

NSW Public Works is a highly professional and award-winning project management and infrastructure advisory and delivery organisation with flexible working arrangements. We support diversity in our workplace and facilitate the professional development of our people.

About You

To thrive in this role, our ideal candidate will have;

• A Degree in Environmental Science / Ecology or related discipline.
• Previous experience (ideally up to 10 years) working within a consultancy environment, including experience in preparing fee proposals and working within agreed timeframes and budgets, is highly desirable
• Accredited BAM Assessor or skills and experience necessary to become an accredited BAM Assessor (desirable but not essential)
• The applicant must be physically able to complete field surveys in sometimes remote areas.
• Hold a current NSW Driver Licence and be willing to travel to regional and remote locations, including overnight stays.

About Us

NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services. There’s nothing abstract about what we do. Just look around. Our work is in the hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and now in the new Bradfield city which is under construction. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities. We do this by developing solutions that show creativity and grassroots ingenuity, providing impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector, and partnering with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.

In NSW PW offices all over the state, you’ll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent, scrutinise cost and risk, and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances, projects we work on don’t just get done, they become benchmarks others aspire to.

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services

• NSW Resources

• Agriculture and Biosecurity

• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Liz Mathieson, Principal Scientist via [email protected] or 0436 914 157

Closing Date: Monday 14th April 2025 at 11:55pm

Additional Information

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to [email protected] or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.