Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Office location: Queanbeyan or Newcastle preferred (or other BCT office in NSW upon negotiation and availability). Hybrid working supported.
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $124,322 to $138,494 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 Project Officer to join our Education Team.
About the role
The Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer (Education) to lead the development and delivery of high‑quality education projects that build understanding, appreciation and support for biodiversity conservation across NSW.
In this role, you will manage end‑to‑end education projects from planning and co‑design through to delivery and evaluation, ensuring programs are evidence‑based, fit‑for‑purpose and responsive to diverse audiences, including landholders and community stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners and providers, and contribute to the sharing of biodiversity conservation knowledge, including local and Aboriginal ecological knowledge.
This is an opportunity for a skilled project manager with a strong background in environmental or ecological education to make a meaningful impact at a state‑wide level, balancing multiple priorities while delivering high‑quality outcomes on time and within scope.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated professional with a passion for environmental education and biodiversity conservation, and the ability to turn strategy into high‑quality, practical programs with real impact.
You will bring strong project management capability and experience delivering education or engagement initiatives, ideally within environmental, conservation or public sector contexts. You’re comfortable managing multiple projects at once, working autonomously, and partnering with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
You’re a confident communicator who can translate complex concepts into clear, engaging educational material for diverse audiences, including landholders, community groups and government partners. You value collaboration, are evidence‑driven in your approach, and use evaluation and feedback to continually improve programs and materials.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience designing, coordinating and delivering education or engagement programs or projects
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage scope, timeframes, quality and stakeholder expectations
- Knowledge of biodiversity conservation and/or environmental education, including relevant policy or statutory contexts
- Experience working with external partners, contractors or co‑delivery providers
- Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
- A collaborative and adaptive working style, with the confidence to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science, conservation, natural resource management or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Experience working with Aboriginal stakeholders and incorporating local or traditional ecological knowledge into programs will be highly regarded.
This role requires a valid Working With Children Check and a current Australian driver’s licence, with the ability and willingness to travel across NSW as required.
Essential Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management a related field and/or demonstrated equivalent professional experience
- A Working with Children Check is an essential requirement for this role. The role has been identified as requiring a check in keeping with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
- A valid Australian driver’s licence and ability and willingness to travel throughout the state on a regular basis.
- Ability and willingness to travel out of hours/weekends when required.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer (Education)
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 Thursday the 7th of May at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager via alice.mcgrath@bct.nsw.gov.au or on 02 6229 7087
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 Dante Stuerzl on 02 9995 509 (please mention reference number 548901).
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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