Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Aboriginal Targeted opportunity
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Office location: Parramatta (or other BCT office in NSW upon negotiation and availability). Hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $88,008 to $98,132 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust, as part of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), has an exciting opportunity for a Media and Communications Support Officer to help promote our conservation opportunities to landowners, our partners and members of the private land conservation community.
This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply
About the role
Are you passionate about protecting NSW’s unique biodiversity and skilled in creating engaging, accessible communications? The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust is seeking a motivated Media and Communications Support Officer to help deliver customer‑focused content that enhances community understanding and supports biodiversity outcomes across the state.
In this dynamic role, you’ll support the Media and Communications team to produce high‑quality content, stakeholder communications and digital engagement materials that promote the agency’s programs and strengthen relationships with landholders, partners, investors, donors and the wider community.
You will contribute to multi‑channel content creation, assist with marketing campaigns, co-ordinate project logistics, and ensure timely delivery of communication activities across online and offline channels.
This is a great opportunity for an early‑career communications professional who is organised, collaborative, eager to learn, and ready to make a difference.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the creation and delivery of content for the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust’s programs across owned, earned, and paid channels.
- Using digital platforms to optimise content delivery, accessibility and engagement.
- Assisting with external communications, project coordination. and reporting
- Responding to basic media and public enquiries under supervision
- Contributing to staff communications, intranet updates and engagement initiatives.
- Managing multimedia assets to support content production.
- Supporting the agency’s business brands and ensuring availability and correct use of brand assets.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented communications professional who is passionate about supporting biodiversity conservation in NSW. You will thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy working collaboratively, and bring strong written, digital and organisational skills to a team that delivers high‑quality, customer‑focused communication initiatives.
You will be someone who:
- Communicates clearly, writes well‑structured content, and can present ideas in plain English across a variety of channels.
- Works cooperatively with colleagues, builds positive relationships, and supports others to achieve shared outcomes.
- Can plan and prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines and adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Is confident using digital communication tools and platforms, with experience or interest in creative applications such as, but not limited to, online design and video post-production programs, email marketing platforms and website CRMs and the Microsoft Office suite of tools including Word, Excel, SharePoint, MS Teams, Planner Boards and CoPilot..
- Shows initiative, welcomes feedback, and is committed to learning and developing new skills.
- Brings a customer‑focused mindset and can support effective stakeholder engagement, logistics coordination, and content delivery across online and offline channels.
- Holds relevant tertiary qualifications.
If you’re enthusiastic about contributing to meaningful environmental outcomes and supporting a team that promotes biodiversity conservation across NSW, we’d love to hear from you.
Essential Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in related discipline and/or relevant equivalent experience.
- Ability to work after hours, including weekends, as required.
For more information read the full Role Description: Media and Communications Support 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.
Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
Applications close Sunday 29th March 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Kate Moore via kate.a.moore@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0498 394 982
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 02 9995 5095 (please mention reference number 548199).
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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