Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 22391
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 September 2026
Contact Officer: Eliza Larson on [email protected] or (02) 6207 7009
Details: We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic person to join the Office of the Conservator of Flora and Fauna as a Senior Conservation Officer. The main functions of our team are to develop advice for the Conservator on matters that may impact biodiversity and the conservation estate in the ACT, prepare advice on environmental assessments and development applications, and assist in the administration of the Conservator's functions under legislation.
If you are passionate about contributing to good ecological outcomes, are a great communicator, and want to work within a fast-paced, engaging team environment with extremely varied and interesting work, apply now!
The successful candidate will support the Conservator and Conservator Liaison by undertaking the following duties:
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Provide close liaison across the Environment, Heritage and Parks Division (the Division) to ensure development and environmental impact advice and decisions are consistent with ecological and environmental land management objectives of the ACT Government.
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Collate and represent scientific advice from across the Division on potential ecological impacts due to development and land management activities.
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Represent the Conservator at meetings and workshops with community, business, industry and government stakeholders.
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Provide high-quality support to the Conservator Liaison as required.
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Assist in the preparation of ministerial correspondence, briefings and other relevant materials as required.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
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Relevant Tertiary qualifications in environmental science or related field is highly desirable.
Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times. Under activity-based working arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Applications must include a supporting statement of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria and a current curriculum vitae.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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