Senior Environmental Assessment Officer
Core
Deliver environmental assessments for large-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind, transmission, pumped hydro, BESS) to support NSW Government priorities and statutory obligations.
Role type
Senior Environmental Assessment Officer (IC)
Builds
Environmental impact assessments, conditions of consent, briefing notes, and expert advice for clean energy infrastructure.
Domain
Renewable energy infrastructure / Environmental impact assessment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Environmental impact assessment, biodiversity assessment, heritage assessment, noise impact analysis, visual impact analysis, transport impact analysis, hazard assessment, stakeholder engagement, report writing, policy development, process improvement
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess complex environmental issues across biodiversity, heritage, noise, visual impacts, transport and hazards; Engage with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, consultants, proponents, and community groups; Prepare high-quality assessment reports and conditions of consent; Critically evaluate Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and develop evidence-based solutions; Manage high volume of work within statutory timeframes; Contribute to continuous improvement of environmental assessment processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC