The Office of the Conservator of Flora and Fauna is looking for a well organised and friendly person to join the team in the role of Conservation Officer. This position is a busy role that coordinates and collates advice on Development Applications and other land use change requests, on behalf of the Conservator of Flora and Fauna. This role liaises with multiple teams across ACT Government and external stakeholders, to ensure that any impacts of development are assessed and mitigated to ensure positive biodiversity outcomes in line with the Nature Conservation Act 2014 . We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other requirements: A current driver’s license. Willingness to undertake field work. This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check. Notes: This is a temporary position available from 12 January 2026 until 30 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start and finish times. How to apply: To apply for this role, please submit: A pitch of maximum two pages addressing your suitability for the role and addressing the Skills, Behaviour and Knowledge areas listed A current curriculum vitae that includes contact details of two referees. (Extra points will be awarded for sneaky puns and brilliantly terrible dad jokes.) Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available from 12 January 2026 until 30 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
