Biodiversity Advisor

About Us

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

Join Transgrid and help deliver renewable energy projects that will power Australia’s future. As part of our Environmental Strategy & Planning team, you’ll play a key role in supporting biodiversity outcomes across major infrastructure projects.

As a Biodiversity Advisor, you will:

• Support biodiversity assessments and approvals across projects
• Provide specialist advice, including for EIS assessments
• Help manage environmental risks and ensure compliance
• Engage with stakeholders including communities, government and Traditional Owners

About You

You’re passionate about biodiversity and enjoy a mix of field and office-based work. You bring:

• Qualifications in ecology, environmental science (or similar) or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme (BOS)
• Experience in biodiversity surveys and GIS
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel within NSW

Desirable:

• Experience with biodiversity impact assessments and BDARs in NSW
• BAM accreditation

Join a team where your expertise will make a real impact on Australia’s energy future.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Applications close on Monday, May 18th.  Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future! 

Our Values 

Transgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid’s people, who embody them every day.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas