Senior Environmental Assessments Officer

Senior Environmental Assessments Officer

Grade: 9/10
Salary range: $129,464-$142,665 + superannuation and leave loading
Duration: temporary full time role for up to 12 months
Location: Hybrid with an in-office requirement 2 days a week in Sydney, Gosford or Bathurst. This may be subject to change in line with DCS workplace policies

We are seeking an experienced environmental professional to provide specialist environmental assessment, advice and assurance, supporting the planning and delivery of NSW Telco Authority’s infrastructure and operational activities while ensuring strong environmental and regulatory outcomes.

The Environment team provides specialist leadership, advice and governance across environmental management, climate resilience and Net Zero priorities. The team supports delivery by setting clear environmental frameworks, providing practical guidance to project teams, and ensuring compliance with statutory, policy and whole‑of‑government requirements.

This includes environmental assessments and approvals, on‑ground environmental management, and organisation‑wide initiatives relating to sustainability, climate disclosures and resilience. The team works closely with project managers, engineers, delivery partners and other government agencies to embed environmental considerations early and consistently, balancing delivery objectives with responsible environmental stewardship.

For more information on the role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role description.

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A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for future temporary or ongoing vacancies in roles with similar capability requirements.

This role may require additional enhanced security vetting.

About NSW Telco Authority

NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA) operates and manages the Public Safety Network to deliver radio communications for frontline responders.

We work with emergency services and telecommunications carriers to protect communications assets during emergencies and natural disasters.

NSWTA is a delivery agency with responsibility for over $1.5 billion in key NSW Government projects that connect communities and support emergency services.

We lead and coordinate whole-of-government connectivity strategy to bridge the digital divide and help keep people and places safe.

NSWTA operates as a standalone Statutory Authority within the Department of Customer Service. We promote flexibility and we will consider part time, job share and other flexible arrangements.

We’re proud of our customer-centric, people-first culture and it is key to the success of our fast-moving, high-performance organisation, where our people and partners live and breathe our values of Integrity, Trust, Service and Accountability.

We understand the importance of continuing to learn and grow in your career and provide a range of training and development opportunities to keep upskilling and nurturing our people. We’re also committed to creating opportunities for job mobility and new experiences within our organisation or the wider public sector.

For more information, go to NSW Telco Authority

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $129464 base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Fiona Glover via fiona.glover@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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