Senior Advisor Fisheries
Help protect the waterways habitats and ecosystems that communities value today and depend on tomorrow.
- Influence major projects across NSW ensuring our rivers estuaries coastlines and aquatic environments are considered in planning and development decisions.
- Make a lasting impact on the health of our natural environment helping protect aquatic habitats fish communities and the ecosystems that support community wellbeing.
- On-going full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
- Parramatta or other NSW DPHI office location by negotiation with flexible working arrangement supported.
- Clerk Grade9/10($133348- $146945)
In this role you will help ensure that as our communities grow the health of our waterways and aquatic environments is protected for future generations. Youll provide expert fisheries and aquatic habitat advice on major development and infrastructure proposals helping decision-makers understand environmental impacts and identify practical solutions that support both community needs and environmental sustainability. Through collaboration sound technical judgement and stakeholder engagement youll contribute to decisions that safeguard the natural environments people enjoy depend on and cherish.
Read the role description for more detail:Senior Advisor Fisheries
Were looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about protecting aquatic environments and the role healthy waterways play in thriving communities.
- Brings experience in fisheries marine science aquatic ecology environmental assessment or a related field with the ability to provide practical and evidence-based advice.
- Understands the importance of balancing environmental protection and sustainable development helping achieve positive outcomes for both communities and the natural environment.
- Builds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively with government agencies industry technical specialists and community stakeholders.
- Can analyse complex environmental information and translate technical findings into practical recommendations that support informed decision-making.
- Enjoys mentoring and sharing knowledge contributing to a collaborative team culture and supporting the development of others.
Why Join Us
Waterways connect communities. They support recreation culture biodiversity and our way of this role youll help protect these important natural assets while contributing to the planning decisions that shape the future of NSW. Youll work on diverse and meaningful projects collaborate with passionate professionals and play a key role in ensuring our rivers estuaries wetlands and coastal environments continue to support healthy communities and thriving ecosystems for generations to come.
Essential requirements
- Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience e.g. Bachelor of Environmental Science or Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology/Marine Ecology/Estuaries).
About us
At theDepartment of Planning Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI) you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together we create vibrant communitiesplacesand precincts and manage landassetsand property.
Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful this roleyoullhelp 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 arecommitted to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported connected and belongs.
Apply now
Applytodaywith your CV and cover close 11.55pm 26th moreinformation contact Director Enviro Bio & Heritage Advisory Tim Smith
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Please note to be eligiblefor all on-going roles within the Departmentto 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1