Senior Biodiversity Ecologist — Hybrid Work

Penrith City Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 107,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Penrith City Council is seeking a Senior Biodiversity Officer - Ecologist to deliver biodiversity objectives across development assessment, strategic projects and on-ground initiatives. You will provide senior technical advice within the Natural Systems team, guiding ecological outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in biodiversity conservation, ecology, and environmental management, with knowledge of NSW legislation and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in biodiversity conservation, ecology or environmental assessment.
• Strong understanding of NSW environmental and planning legislation.
• Sound judgement with a practical, solutions-focused approach to environmental issues.

Responsibilities

• Assess development applications and environmental referrals, providing specialist advice on biodiversity, threatened species, ecological communities and offsets.
• Lead biodiversity management projects, programs and initiatives, delivering within timeframes and budgets.
• Provide expert guidance and technical advice to internal teams, consultants and external stakeholders.
• Support compliance investigations and practical biodiversity outcomes relating to vegetation and ecological matters.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, consultants and the community.
• Represent Council in meetings, forums and engagement activities as required.

Skills

Biodiversity conservation

Ecology

Environmental assessment

Communication skills

Legislation knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Ecology or Environmental degree

Job description

Penrith City Council is seeking a Senior Biodiversity Officer - Ecologist to deliver biodiversity objectives across development assessment, strategic projects and on-ground initiatives. You will provide senior technical advice within the Natural Systems team, guiding ecological outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in biodiversity conservation, ecology, and environmental management, with knowledge of NSW legislation and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.