Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? 

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage. 

• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity 
• Based in Parramatta (or other BCT office in NSW upon negotiation and availability). Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $109,102.00 to $120,542.00 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 Governance Officer to join the Governance Team.   

About the role 

As a Governance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation’s governance, compliance, and internal audit functions. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Maintaining and managing legislative compliance frameworks and monitoring regulatory changes. 
• Coordinating the development and review of governance policies, procedures, and registers. 
• Tracking audit recommendations, maintaining audit documentation, and ensuring adherence to internal audit standards. 
• Promoting integrity and ethical practices across the organisation through advice, training, and awareness activities. 
• Preparing high-quality reports, briefs, and correspondence for senior management and governance committees. 
• Building collaborative relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to implement best-practice governance. 

About You 

We are seeking a Governance Officer who is passionate about integrity, compliance, assurance, and delivering quality outcomes.  

In this role, you will support governance frameworks, legislative compliance, and internal audit processes to ensure transparency and accountability across the organisation. You will bring strong communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly, collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail. Your ability to think critically, solve problems, and apply project management principles will be key to driving continuous improvement.  

Experience in governance, compliance, or internal audit, along with knowledge of relevant standards and frameworks, will set you up for success. 

Key knowledge and experience 

• Demonstrated experience within a similar role and operating environment with responsibility in legislative compliance, policy, and internal audit. 
• Demonstrated understanding of a governance framework and related frameworks such as legislative compliance, policy instruments management, and internal audit. 
• Knowledge of the Internal Audit and Risk Management Policy for the General Government Sector (TPP20-08), and the Global Internal Audit Standards. 

For more information read the full Role Description:  Governance 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 Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11:55 PM. 

Should you require further information about the role, please contact the Hiring Manager via philippa.ardlie@dpie.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? 

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

• How we encourage and support people with disability  

• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace. 

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 02 9995 5095 (please mention reference number 546371).  

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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