Environment Officer

Description:

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About the team

The Safety, Environment and Regulation (SER) division leads policy, strategy, standars, advice and support across safety, environment, sustainability, asset management and regulatory outcomes for customers, community, and our people (including contractors). SER provides 'centres of excellence' with a critical mass of expertise to support line accountability, facilitate consistency and provide assurance across transport. Environment & Sustainability us a branch within SER accountable for Environment & Sustainability, policy, practice and support to programs, and operations.

The opportunity

Right now, we have an opportunity for a Biodiversity Environment Officer to join us as a part of the wider Safety, Environment and Regulation Division. This is a Temporary Fixed Term opportunity for 9 months based at Macquarie Park, however, with the current COVID environment the incumbent of the role could be working from any of the TfNSW SER regional offices at Dubbo, Grafton, Newcastle, Wollongong, Bega, Parkes, or Wagga as well as working from home.

The Senior Environment Officer (Biodiversity Specialist) provides expert advice and assistance to staff and TfNSW contractors on a range of environmental management, compliance, planning and assessment requirements for TfNSW activities with a focus on biodiversity to achieve required Government environmental outcomes and meet the expectations of the community of NSW.

• Review biodiversity environmental assessment documentation
• Promote the consistent application of environmental legislation, government and TfNSW policy and procedures to support the delivery of various infrastructure programs.
• Provide advice and assist in the implementation of practical strategies, guidelines, policies, and procedures to support management and resolution of biodiversity matters.
• Assist key stakeholders in identifying biodiversity environmental responsibilities at each stage of the project lifecycle and provide recommendations to achieve best practice.