Snr Environment Officer (Biodiversity)

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Transport for NSW seeks a Senior Environment Officer (Biodiversity) to provide expert advice and practical environmental management across roads, rail and maritime projects. You will review complex documentation, translate legal requirements and help implement biodiversity strategies and procedures to deliver government environmental outcomes and meet community expectations. With 3 to 5 years of experience and a relevant degree in Science or Environment Management, NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme accreditation is highly valued. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential in our collaborative, environmentally driven team, which offers a hybrid 50 percent work arrangement and locations including Macquarie Park, Wagga, Wollongong, Parkes, Grafton or Newcastle. Apply by 11:59 PM Sunday 2 August, 2026; contact Ravi Singh for more information.

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

You're looking to contribute to the transformation of the transport sector towards a greener and more sustainable future. You want to actively participate in shaping policies and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy adoption, and enhance the overall environmental performance of the transport network. 

In this role, you'll:

Be working as a Senior Environment Officer (Biodiversity) that will deliver expert advice and assistance to our stakeholders and contractors on a range of environmental management, compliance, planning and assessment requirements for TfNSW activities with a focus on biodiversity to achieve required Government environmental outcomes and meet the expectations of the community of NSW.

You will support statewide projects across roads, rail and maritime to achieve biodiversity outcomes by reviewing complex technical documentation and translating legal requirements.
You will provide advice and assist in the implementation of practical strategies, guidelines, policies and procedures to support management and resolution of biodiversity matters.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You're looking to contribute to the transformation of the transport sector towards a greener and more sustainable future. You want to actively participate in shaping policies and initiatives that meaningfully contribute to the conservation of biodiversity in NSW. 

You will have at least 3-5  years’ industry experience and  will be tertiary qualified in Science, Environment Management or similarly related fields. Accreditation under the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme would be highly valued. 

You are familiar with current biodiversity assessment methodologies, survey guidelines and have extensive experience in biodiversity assessment and management.

You are someone who is known for strong communication skills and stakeholder management. 

You’ll enjoy working within a collaborative  close-knit team that is environmentally motivated to achieve biodiversity outcomes within a framework of ‘best practice’.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to policies and guidelines whilst developing government experience.

 
Various locations will be considered in NSW such as either Wagga, Wollongong, Macquarie Park, Parkes, Grafton or Newcastle.

This team currently enjoys a hybrid way of working with 50%  of working from home and the office.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.  

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.