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- Temporary (until 30 Jun 2026) full-time opportunity with a talent pool being established for expected upcoming vacancies
- Office location – Albury or Parramatta
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $105,924 to $117,031 + Super
About the Role
BCT has been established to encourage and support landholders across NSW to participate in private land conservation. The Programs Branch within BCT delivers a range of aspects associated with the administration of all private land conservation agreements, the management of related information and data, and the delivery of innovative conservation programs.
The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) is currently seeking to appoint a Project Officer to join our Programs Branch team, who are making a big difference towards nature conservation on private land in NSW. The Project Officer supports the planning, development, and delivery of biodiversity conservation programs and operational policy all aimed at encouraging and supporting private landholders to participate in nature conservation.
Project Officer roles within the BCT Programs Branch involve coordinating and contributing to natural resource management initiatives, conducting research to inform policy and program decisions, drafting and reviewing conservation agreements and supporting materials for landholders, and preparing documentation to monitor and report on project outcomes.
You’ll have the opportunity to form invaluable professional relationships, collaborating with others in the BCT, and with other agencies and stakeholders. You'll also be part of a positive, safe, diverse, and inclusive culture. Our teams are committed, professional and diverse; they bring their full self to the job every day, helping drive innovation for us and positive outcomes for nature.
About You
You are a motivated and collaborative environmental professional with strong project coordination skills and a sound understanding of natural resource management and biodiversity conservation. With experience in policy development, program management and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement, you excel at translating complex environmental information into practical solutions.
You communicate effectively, adapt to shifting priorities, and thrive in multi-disciplinary teams. Your ability to manage competing tasks, conduct research, and contribute to strategic initiatives supports your commitment to delivering impactful environmental outcomes aligned with NSW Government objectives.
Key knowledge and experience:
- appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in nature conservation
- demonstrated broad knowledge and/or experience in natural resource management and planning for environmental issues.
- understanding of the role and function of NSW Government with respect to biodiversity conservation policy and legislation.
- demonstrated ability to understand and work with technical and scientific information in the context of environmental programs including operational policy and program development.
- technical skills in manipulating data and information and presenting this knowledge in engaging ways.
- preferably have an understanding of Biodiversity offsets or planning associated with credits sold or purchased.
For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer
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Who we are
The NSW 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 NSW 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.
Through our Biodiversity Offset Program the BCT works with:
- Landholders that wish to generate and sell biodiversity credits can apply to enter a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement with the BCT. The BCT manages and ensures compliance with the agreements.
- The BCT manages the Biodiversity Stewardship Payments Fund to make annual biodiversity stewardship payments to BSA holders.
- Developers can choose to pay into the Biodiversity Conservation Fund to meet their offset obligations. If they do so, the BCT will secure biodiversity credits or fund biodiversity conservation actions.
BCT sits within the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) which 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.
BCT and DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations, in parallel to private conservation efforts.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) & BCT’s Private Land Conservation (PLC) Programs
All new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflicts are managed appropriately. In some circumstances this may require divestment of the interest.
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.
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 BOS and PLC programs.
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. The BOS protocol is available publicly here.”
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 June 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Christine Richards via christine.richards@bct.nsw.gov.au or on 0448 173 672.
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.
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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsws.gov.au or contacting Tom Jackson on tom.jackson@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.
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