Environmental Management Officer

Current Jobs; Jindabyne; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued days off

Wellbeing programs

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service seeks an Environmental Management Officer to drive compliance and planning in Kosciuszko National Park. You will provide specialist advice on environmental legislation and coordinate responses to development applications in ski resort areas, ensuring outcomes balance protection with sustainable use.

Role focuses on interpretation of planning acts, coordination with agencies, and guiding decisions to safeguard environmental and cultural values while

Qualifications

• Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply NSW environmental planning acts and planning policy.
• Experience in environmental planning, strategic planning or policy issues.
• Ability to visualise end developments and provide clear guidance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NPWS responses to development applications under relevant acts.
• Advise on leasing, environmental health, and park management considerations.
• Balance environmental protection with sustainable use in Kosciuszko National Park.

Skills

Planning experience

Legislation interpretation

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary/graduate qualifications in urban and regional planning or related fields

Job description

• Environmental Management Officer
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
• Office location – Jindabyne
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,500 to $137,098 + employer's contribution to superannuation.

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for an Environmental Management Officer to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.The Environmental Management Officer is a key role in protecting and managing the unique natural and cultural values of Kosciuszko National Park. This role is focused on ensuring environmental legislation and planning responsibilities are applied effectively, particularly in relation to ski resort areas and associated activities within the park.

As an Environmental Management Officer, you will provide specialist advice and administration under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts – Regional) 2021, and the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. You will coordinate NPWS responses to development applications, working closely with environmental, public health, and leasing experts to assess proposals and ensure outcomes that balance environmental protection with sustainable use. This role is integral to guiding planning decisions, supporting compliance, and maintaining the long‑term health and resilience of one of NSW’s most significant protected areas.

About You

You are someone who brings experience in the planning or development space and can confidently navigate complex environmental legislation to support decision‑making in Kosciuszko National Park’s resort areas. You are confident to coordinate responses to development applications under Part IV of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and can provide advice across leasing, environmental health, municipal services, flora and fauna, cultural heritage and park management. You have the skills to prepare clear referral advice, briefings and reports, support reviews of Environmental Factors and Activity Applications under Part V, and provide trusted guidance to government agencies, lessees, resort operators and other stakeholders. You thrive on interpreting planning frameworks, contributing to technical reports and managing consultancies, all whilst balancing development needs with the protection of environmental and cultural values.

Essential requirements – As detailed in the Role Description

• Relevant tertiary/graduate qualifications in fields associated with urban and regional planning, natural resources planning, environmental planning or land management.
• Detailed knowledge, understanding, experience and ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation affecting the work of the position, such as the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974.
• Skills in research, investigation, analysis and interpretation of environmental planning, strategic planning and policy issues and the ability to visualise end developments.
• A current valid driver’s licence.

For more information read the full Role Description: Role Description Environmental Management Officer NPWS

Who we are

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

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Applications close Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sarah Collum via [e-mail] or on 02 6450 5684

A recruitment 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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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