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About the Role
The National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council (Council) provides independent, informed technical expert advice to the NSW Minister for the Environment and the Secretary of the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on a wide range of strategic matters impacting the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Applications are invited to fill nine positions on the Council, commencing 1 December 2026 for up to four years.
Responsibilities
- Provide independent, informed technical expert advice on strategic matters including proposed legislation changes, draft plans of management, long-term leases and licenses, and high-impact issues.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the Council by listening attentively, analyzing information, and making constructive contributions to discussions.
- Uphold the NSW Government’s Board and Committee Code of Conduct.
- Act in the public interest.
- Prepare for meetings and provide informed contributions.
- Assist the Council in its functions as set out in Section 23 of the NPW Act.
Requirements
- Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian Working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
- Ability to contribute to the effectiveness of the Council.
- Ability to listen attentively to others’ opinions.
- Ability to analyze information.
- Ability to make a constructive contribution to discussion.
- Ability to uphold the NSW Government’s Board and Committee Code of Conduct.
- Obligation to act in the public interest.
- Ability to take time to prepare for meetings and provide informed contributions.
- Ability to demonstrate capabilities to assist the Council in its functions.
- Willingness to complete a Pecuniary Interests Declaration upon successful appointment.
Skills
- Bush fire management
- Ecotourism or sustainable tourist use
- Environmental education and community involvement
- Rural and regional development and planning
- Aboriginal cultural heritage conservation
- Scientific qualifications in areas associated with the conservation of nature
- Qualifications in cultural heritage research
- Expertise in local government
- Expertise in Aboriginal cultural heritage
- Expertise in rural and regional development
- Expertise in planning
- Expertise in science
- Expertise in environmental education
- Expertise in bushfire management
- Expertise in natural and cultural heritage conservation
- Expertise in recreation and community use of reserves
Location
- Sydney (for in-person meetings)
Work Type
- Hybrid (in-person and online meetings possible)
Experience Level
- Up to four years (term of appointment)
- Considered for a further term up to a maximum of eight years
Education Level
- Scientific qualifications
- Qualifications in cultural heritage research
Salary/Compensations
- $220 per full day
- $110 per half day
Benefits
- Reimbursement of approved travel and other expenses in line with NSW Government policy.
About the Company
- The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- DCCEEW leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable and clean energy.
- DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment.
- DCCEEW manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
- DCCEEW ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
- DCCEEW acknowledges the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and is committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
Equal Opportunity
- The NSW community is diverse and diversity has a place in the NSW Government.
- We want to ensure a diverse mix of people join NSW government boards, including Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island People, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people aged 24 years or under, people with disability and the LGBTIQ+ community.
- If you are an Aboriginal person or belong to one of these diverse categories, we especially encourage you to apply for positions on the Council that match your skills and experiences.