Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Technical Services Officer, Environment Officer Class 7
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Office location: Newcastle, Parramatta, Queanbeyan, or existing BCT office in NSW upon negotiation and space availability. Hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $112,375 to $124,158 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Services Officer to use their spatial and data skills to make a meaningful contribution to private land conservation for the people of NSW.
This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Use your spatial skills where they make a difference
Come and join a team that uses geospatial data, systems, and technical services to support practical conservation delivery across NSW. The Technical Services Officer is part of a statewide technical team and plays a key role in blending technical know-how with on-ground delivery of conservation initiatives, strategic planning, decision support and policy development.
In this role, you will provide geospatial technical services to operational staff, including data management and analysis, troubleshooting, training, and input into the development of systems, tools and procedures.
You will work collaboratively with regional teams across the organisation to support best-practice methods for the collection, management, analysis and reporting of biodiversity and land-management data. You’ll help build and maintain a growing network of private protected areas across NSW.
This role is predominantly office-based with occasional opportunities to participate in field-based work, involving travel to and work in remote areas.
About the role
This role is within the Agreements and Technical Services Team of the BCT, a high-performing team of technical and subject-matter experts who support the delivery of private land conservation across NSW. The role will work closely with the BCT Principal Technical Officer and Senior Technical Officers to deliver strategic projects, improve spatial services and provide practical operational support.
It is an exciting, challenging and important role that helps ensure the BCT has reliable spatial information and evidence to make informed decisions about conservation priorities, investment and delivery.
In this role you will:
- Provide practical technical support to staff capturing, editing and maintaining geospatial data for the establishment, administration and monitoring of private land conservation agreements in NSW.
- Train and support staff in the use of GIS technology for field-based assessment and monitoring work.
- Source information and respond to internal requests for GIS support, including data manipulation, spatial analysis, mapping and reporting within required timeframes.
- Provide a wide range of technical services, including troubleshooting, spatial analysis, map production, advice and recommendations to help address operational issues.
- Contribute to the effective and efficient capture and curation of corporate geospatial data and maintenance of data quality standards.
- Participate in the design and implementation of systems that give BCT personnel ready, reliable and practical access to geospatial data and services.
About You
You will enjoy this role if you like turning spatial data into practical information that helps people make better decisions. You may be motivated by good data, useful systems, clear advice, and the chance to support conservation work at a statewide scale.
You:
- have experience using geospatial systems and other data management tools to solve real-world data challenges.
- bring strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with accuracy, curiosity and attention to detail in the way you work.
- can apply spatial analysis to generate practical insights and support decision-making.
- communicate clearly and enjoy working with regional staff and technical specialists, including documenting procedures and metadata in a way others can understand and use.
- are comfortable working in an operational environment where timely, accurate and useful outputs matter.
- are keen to contribute to a positive team culture and to the values that make the BCT a great place to work.
Key knowledge and experience
- Extensive experience with geographical information systems particularly ESRI products (ArcGIS Desktop, Pro, and Online, Web AppBuilder, Survey123, Field Maps). Experience with FME would be an advantage.
- Experience in the analysis and management of environmental and natural resources data.
For more information read the full Role Description: Technical Services 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 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 Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Katie Maric via email at katie.maric@bct.nsw.gov.au
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 552149).
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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