Principal Advisor Biodiversity & Fisheries
Core
Lead specialist advisory function supporting local development, State Significant Infrastructure, and rezoning proposals across NSW to balance growth with biodiversity and fisheries preservation.
Role type
Principal Advisor (Senior IC with team leadership)
Builds
Evidence-based environmental assessments and strategic outcomes for government and community stakeholders
Domain
Public sector planning, environmental regulation, biodiversity, and fisheries
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
authoritative biodiversity and fisheries advice, complex planning and environmental assessment expertise, risk management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, governance framework oversight, autonomous decision-making
Preferred skills
translating complex technical information for diverse audiences, managing competing priorities within tight timeframes, driving continuous improvement in service delivery
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance on complex planning and development matters; drive quality and consistency in environmental assessments; lead a team of technical professionals; influence strategic decision-making with government, councils, and industry; oversee complex assessments and quality assurance processes
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship