Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust – seeking expressions of interest for Board Members
- Remuneration of $30,000 per annum plus employer’s contribution to superannuation
- Appointments are made by the Minister for the Environment
Do you have the skills and experience to contribute to protecting and improving biodiversity in NSW through private land conservation and strategic biodiversity offset outcomes? The NSW Government is inviting applications for membership on the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) Board.
About the role
The BCT is a statutory not-for-profit body established under Part 10 of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. Under the Act, the affairs of the BCT are managed by the Board and led by a Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership team.
The BCT protects and enhances biodiversity on private land, promotes public knowledge and an appreciation of biodiversity, and delivers a Biodiversity Offsets Program. More information is available at: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dcceew/nsw-biodiversity-conservation-trust.
The Board and its sub-committees play a vital role in guiding the BCT’s operations, shaping the strategic direction of the BCT, and ensuring strong performance and governance against the BCT’s purpose under the Act.
The BCT and its Board are subject to the direction of the Minister for the Environment and Board appointments are made by the Minister.
About You
Members should be able to demonstrate capabilities to assist the Board in its functions, including: delivering private land conservation programs; seeking strategic biodiversity offset outcomes; supporting and educating participating landholders; overseeing investments to support conservation on private land; embedding Aboriginal cultural values and land management practices; amplifying private land conservation through impactful partnerships, philanthropy and leveraging markets; and setting strategy and managing risk.
Time commitment: Board members are expected to attend at least six board meetings per year, participate on one of the sub-committees of the Board, which typically meet four to six times per year, and attend additional board and committee meetings as required.
Women, persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse people, young people and persons with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential Requirements
To apply, you must have relevant skills and experience in one or more of the following:
- increasing public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the importance of biodiversity by private landholders and other community members
- protection and conservation of biodiversity
- management of natural resources, including agricultural land
- agricultural land production systems
- land use planning and operation of local councils
- marketing, fundraising, communications and stakeholder engagement
- economics and financial management (including investment fund management)
- information technology
- law, governance and administration
- decision-making and leadership.
For more information, read the full Role outline: BCT Board Member
Who we are
The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) is part of 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, 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.
To Apply
Please submit a short resume and cover letter outlining your relevant suitability for the role.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
Applications close: Sunday, 2nd August 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact the BCT Board Secretariat at: boardsecretary@bct.nsw.gov.au
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 Stacey Cooper on 02 9585 6811 (please mention reference number 551667).
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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