Nature Sustainability Officer: Biodiversity & Restoration

University of Sydney; Darlington; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney Sustainability Officer (Nature) role focuses on biodiversity, ecology and land management across campuses and landholdings, delivering the Climate and Nature Transition Plan with measurable biodiversity targets and sustainable management practices.

You will coordinate projects, analyse ecological data and engage researchers, land managers and partners to drive biodiversity outcomes and align with research and education goals.

Qualifications

• tertiary qualifications in ecology, agriculture, biodiversity, conservation environmental science or natural resource management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders including landholders, farmers, land managers, Aboriginal community organisations, researchers, government and industry partners.
• experience undertaking ecological and biodiversity assessment, environmental monitoring and natural resource management, applying technical knowledge to practical conservation and restoration initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support in delivering the Climate and Nature Transition Plan with a focus on biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration and sustainable land management.
• Support successful implementation of nature-positive initiatives across the University’s campuses, farms and landholding.
• Assist in TNFD adoption, including assessments of nature-related impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate and analyse biodiversity and nature-related data to monitor environmental performance and inform decision-making.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, land managers and community partners.
• Coordinate and facilitate nature-related projects, stakeholder engagement and opportunities to connect biodiversity with research and education.
• Provide specialist nature, ecology and biodiversity advice to inform conservation and land management outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Ecological assessment

Biodiversity conservation

Environmental monitoring

Education

Ecology/Conservation related degree

Job description

The University of Sydney Sustainability Officer (Nature) role focuses on biodiversity, ecology and land management across campuses and landholdings, delivering the Climate and Nature Transition Plan with measurable biodiversity targets and sustainable management practices.

You will coordinate projects, analyse ecological data and engage researchers, land managers and partners to drive biodiversity outcomes and align with research and education goals.