In-Demand Life & physical science occupations Jobs in Sydney, Nsw

Environmental Officer
Property Workplace & Development —Sydney NSW
- $116,981 - $129,492 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
9d
Cultural Collection Enhancement Project Assistant, First Nations
Australian Museum —Sydney NSW
- $102,936 - $128,912 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
1d
Education Project Officer (Identified)
Australian Museum —Sydney NSW
- $102,936 - $113,579 a year
- Full-time
- Research
6d
FNCAA Archivist
Australian Museum —Sydney NSW
- $70,189 - $88,184 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Databases
- Analysis skills
1d
Retail Supervisor
Australian Museum —Sydney NSW
- $54,600 - $67,373 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
2d

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Environmental Officer

Property Workplace & Development -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$116,981 - $129,492 a year
9 days ago

Qualifications

Organisational skills

Full Job Description

Property Workplace & Development

Reference number

552198

Occupation

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Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney City, Sydney - Greater West, Sydney - West

Salary Information

Clerk Grade 7/8

Closing date

23 August 2026 at 11:55pm

Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies

Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
Office location based in Eastern Creek with flexible working supported
Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The role
Join the Waste Assets Management Corporation (WAMC) to monitor and manage complex environmental assets across NSW. In this role, you'll coordinate environmental monitoring programs, undertake site inspections and environmental assessments and contribute to regulatory reporting to ensure WAMC’s activities meet compliance and operational requirements. You'll work across a range of environmental disciplines, including landfill gas, groundwater, leachate and sustainability-related projects.

Working in a dynamic environment, you'll collaborate with internal teams, contractors, consultants and government stakeholders to deliver scientifically sound outcomes, manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement across environmental systems, risk controls and compliance processes.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Environmental Officer

What you will bring to the role

Environmental expertise in environmental monitoring, waste, contaminated land, remediation or landfill management.
Strong knowledge of environmental compliance, legislation, EPA licence and reporting requirements.
Project management and organisational skills to coordinate environmental monitoring programs, manage contractors and competing priorities.
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement across technical, operational and regulatory stakeholders.
Analytical problem-solving capability, to identify issues, assess risks and contribute practical solutions to environmental and operational challenges supported by relevant qualifications

What is an essential requirement:

Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, hydrogeology, soil science, geology or relevant discipline.
A current and valid NSW driver’s full license and ability to travel on sites within NSW.

About Us
At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.

Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 23rd August 2026. Should you require further information about the role please contact Tom Shu on 02 8831 3982 or [email protected].

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [email protected] or (0 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.

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Environmental Officer

Cultural Collection Enhancement Project Assistant, First Nations

Education Project Officer (Identified)

FNCAA Archivist

Retail Supervisor

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