Senior Biodiversity Officer

Bring your technical expertise and relevant tools in environmental values analysis and modelling to support meaningful input to regional operational plans.

As the Senior Biodiversity Officer, you will support biodiversity values assessments across strategic, operational and tactical forest and fire management plans as well as supporting regional risk analysis and modelling of biodiversity values.  This is an exciting role that will also work with a diverse range of internal and external teams at state, cross-regional and local levels.

On offer is a job share arrangement as a Senior Biodiversity Officer across the Barwon South West Region, part-time through to the end of May 2026.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Biological Sciences or Natural Resource Management or commensurate experience (desirable).
• Knowledge and experience in program management with emphasis on biodiversity, threatened species and communities.
• GIS and computer modelling skills are essential.

This is a fixed term part time position available until 30 May 2026. The work location for this position is flexible within Barwon South West Region with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 9 December 2025.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.