Advisor Fisheries

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement

Job summary

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure invites an Advisor, Fisheries to join the team. You will provide expert fisheries and aquatic habitat advice influencing planning and development decisions across NSW, preparing assessment reports and engaging with stakeholders to support sustainable outcomes.

Based in Parramatta or other NSW DPHI offices by negotiation, this permanent full-time role offers a flexible working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience (e.g., Environmental Science or Marine-focused degree).
• Strong knowledge of fisheries, aquatic habitats and environmental systems across marine, estuarine and freshwater contexts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with demonstrated ability to present technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple priorities with high accuracy, quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide fisheries and aquatic habitat advice that informs NSW planning and development decisions.
• Prepare assessment reports and contribute to stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and governance/QA processes.
• Apply fisheries/science expertise across complex planning projects to deliver sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Fisheries knowledge

Aquatic habitats

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Governance & QA

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology/Marine Ecology/Estuaries)

Job description

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

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Advisor Fisheries

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.
  

What is an 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).

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.

Shape your world in a place where you’re valued, included and heard. Applications close Monday 2nd November 2026 at 11.55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Tim Smith, Director Environment Biodiversity & Heritage Advisory on [e-mail].

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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. Contact the Talent Team via [e-mail] or [phone] - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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.