Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Senior Information and Privacy Officer
- Ongoing, full-time (35-hour week) opportunity
- Office location: Parramatta (or other BCT office in NSW upon negotiation and availability). Hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $124,322.00 to $138,494.00 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT), as part of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Information & Privacy Officer to join our Governance team and lead our organisation’s commitment to privacy principles, effective information governance, and public information access.
About the role
The Senior Information and Privacy Officer is the subject matter expert for the BCT across privacy management, information management, including data governance and records management, and information access. The role:
- guides the BCT in its timely response to privacy matters and formal requests for information, liaising with the Department on complex and sensitive issues.
- supports the BCT in handling information and data appropriately and securely.
- supports delivery of awareness-raising initiatives to ensure staff are mindful of their obligations and to guide the continual improvement of practices and behaviours.
- contributes to continuous improvement projects, including participation in working groups and communities of practice.
About You
Utilise your strong working knowledge and experience in the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998, the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, and the NSW Government’s Information Management Framework, and related NSW government directives and policies.
The ideal candidate brings the following high-level skills and knowledge:
- analytical and problem-solving, including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation.
- stakeholder engagement and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders from junior to more senior staff.
- deadline-driven, proactive, and organised, including the ability to take on feedback and direction to prioritise and meet objectives.
Essential Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience within a similar role and operating environment with responsibility in information access, information management, and privacy management.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Information and Privacy Officer
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
The New South Wales Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) is a not-for-profit statutory body, established under Part 10 of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and managed by a Board appointed by the Minister for the Environment.
The Trust’s roles are to support and encourage landholders to enter into agreements to conserve and protect biodiversity on private land, guided by the government’s Biodiversity Conservation Investment Strategy; secure biodiversity offsets when developers choose to pay into the Biodiversity Conservation Fund; and other activities that promote greater awareness of, appreciation and understanding of, biodiversity and the importance of conserving it.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) and the BCT’s private land conservation (PLC) programs
The successful applicant for this role will be required to declare any conflict of interests related to the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme, as defined in the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Conflict of Interests Protocol. This ensures the department is made aware of potential conflicts of interest so they can be appropriately managed.
Where an applicant has a high-risk “defined interest” in the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme, they may be required to divest this interest before being employed by the department.
If you think you might have a conflict of interest related to the scheme, or you are unsure, please discuss this with the hiring manager.
The Department is committed to protecting the public interest and public trust in the exercise of its functions. These values, together with transparency and accountability, are integral to the administration of the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme. For more information, please contact the hiring manager.
The BCT also has restrictions on staff participation in its funded PLC programs. No additional funding, beyond that already agreed to by the BCT, may be sought or approved during time as a BCT employee or for a 12-month period following termination of employment.
If you (or a close family member) participate in the BOS scheme or already hold a funded agreement with the BCT and require further information before submitting your application, please contact the hiring manager.
What we can offer you
The BCT is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. Here are some of our benefits:
- A great, friendly culture that cares about each other and the environment we work to protect
- Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- A range of learning and development opportunities
- Hybrid, flexible work arrangements
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 29th October 2025 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact the Hiring Manager, Philippa Ardlie via philippa.ardlie@bct.nsw.gov.au or on 0458 112 771.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Lila Snow on lila.snow@dpie.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 545471).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.
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