Advisor Fisheries

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job share options

Workplace adjustments

Affinity groups

Job summary

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) invites applications for an Advisor, Fisheries to provide expert assessments of fisheries and aquatic habitats that inform planning decisions across NSW.

You will deliver practical, evidence-based advice on diverse projects and work with planning and technical specialists while engaging stakeholders and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of fisheries, aquatic habitats and environmental systems across marine, estuarine and freshwater environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess technical information and develop practical recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide fisheries and aquatic habitat assessments to inform planning and development decisions across NSW.
• Prepare assessment reports in collaboration with planning and technical specialists; engage with stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and evidence-based advice for sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Fisheries knowledge

Aquatic habitats

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Science or Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology/Estuaries)

Job description

Role Overview

• Help Shape the Future of NSW's Waterways and Aquatic Environments
• Provide expert fisheries and aquatic habitat advice that influences major planning and development decisions across NSW
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Parramatta or other NSW DPHI office location by negotiation with flexible working arrangement supported

Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

Join a team that helps balance growth, development and the protection of NSW's aquatic environments. As an Advisor, Fisheries, you will contribute to fisheries and aquatic habitat assessments that inform planning and development decisions across the state. Working on a variety of projects, you'll provide practical, evidence-based technical advice that supports sustainable outcomes and helps ensure development proposals are assessed consistently and effectively. You'll work alongside planning and technical specialists to prepare assessment reports, contribute to stakeholder engagement activities and support continuous improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to apply your fisheries, aquatic ecology or environmental science expertise while building your experience across complex planning projects that have a lasting impact on communities and natural environments throughout NSW.

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated knowledge of fisheries, aquatic habitats and environmental systems, including marine, estuarine and freshwater environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess technical information, identify key issues and develop practical recommendations.
• Experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy, quality and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to learning new systems, methodologies and processes and applying them in a project environment.
• Sound judgement, integrity and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes within governance and quality assurance frameworks.

Essential requirement

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience, such as a Bachelor of Environmental Science or Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology, Marine Ecology or Estuaries).

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Job share options
• Workplace adjustments
• Various employee affinity groups

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. We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Tim Smith, Director Environment Biodiversity & Heritage Advisory on [e-mail].

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.

Applications close Monday 2 November 2026 at 11.55pm.

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