Senior Environmental Officer

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Sydney; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Environmental Officer role with NSW DPIRD involves managing civil/environmental construction projects across various NSW regions. You will oversee planning, design, estimation, and delivery while building relationships with clients and stakeholders in riverine restoration, erosion control and track maintenance.

The base location is flexible within Greater Sydney or Central West NSW. You will lead project plans, ensure delivery on time and within budget, and uphold WHS and

Qualifications

• Qualification in construction management, engineering or science.
• Experience in environmental or construction project and site management.
• A NSW driver's licence and willingness to travel across NSW.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and support services including reports, briefs, coordinating resources and delivering projects on time, within budget and to a high quality.
• Negotiate with clients on technical and financial aspects and deliver practical solutions.
• Implement WHS, environmental and quality management practices in line with IMS and QMS.
• Prepare and review contracts and tender documentation to build a pipeline of work.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and project plans from in-house or external drawings.

Skills

Project management

Environmental principles

Education

Construction management/Engineering/Science degree

Job description

• Primary Work Location: Greater Sydney, Bathurst, Orange, Central West NSW region
• Departmental Officer Grade 7/8 – salary from $116,981 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

• Full Time, Ongoing
• Primary Work Location: Greater Sydney, Bathurst, Orange, Central West NSW region
• Departmental Officer Grade 7/8 – salary from $116,981 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

Soil Con is for everyone! Building a respectful and inclusive workplace

About The Role

The Senior Environmental Officer undertakes a variety of project management activities, overseeing the planning, design, estimating and delivery of civil/environmental construction projects for a range of industry clients and stakeholders.

The role will develop relationships with key clients and oversee the delivery of projects in the following discipline:

• Riverine & Riparian rehabilitation projects
• Erosion works and land rehabilitation projects
• Unsealed tracks and trails establishment and maintenance

Key Accountabilities

• Provide a range of project management and support services including reports and briefs, coordinating resources, implementing and reviewing project plans and delivering projects to ensure outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and to a high quality.
• Negotiating with clients technical and financial aspects of projects and deliver practical solutions that promote the Soil Conservation service as leaders in the natural resource industry.
• Take steps to implement WHS, Environmental and quality management practices to ensure projects are delivered in line with Soil Conservation Service QHSE and Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
• Prepare and review contracts and tender documentation to build and deliver a pipeline of work.
• Prepare detail technical reports and project plans following specifications and drawings prepared in house or by 3rd parties.

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of project management methodology and / or with an understanding of environmental principles, erosion and sediment control, and legislation
• Experience in environmental or construction project and site management

About You

Our ideal candidate will hold a relevant qualification in construction management, engineering or science (not essential), with a passion for the environment and demonstrated experience in environmental / civil construction management.

You’ll also have a high level of computer literacy, excellent verbal and written communication skills and understanding of relevant environmental principles and legislation.

A current NSW drivers licence combined with the willingness and ability to travel across NSW (including overnight stays) is essential. Base location is flexible within the Greater Sydney Central West region.

About Us

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together: Local Land Services, NSW Resources, Agriculture and Biosecurity, Fisheries and Forestry, Regional Development and Delivery.

Applications close

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:55pm

Additional Information

We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format to participate, please contact [e-mail] or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.

The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.