Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment.
- Temporary role up to 6 months full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
- Office location: Any regional location (or other BCT office in NSW upon negotiation and availability). Hybrid working supported
- Senior Executive Band 1 role
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $232,397 to $258,091 TRP
The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Director, Regional Delivery to lead the strategic delivery of biodiversity conservation programs across NSW. This executive leadership role will oversee the Biodiversity Conservation Trust's regional operations, ensuring the successful delivery of private land conservation initiatives, landholder support programs and stewardship outcomes that protect and enhance biodiversity across the state.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will lead a geographically dispersed workforce and drive the performance, integrity and continuous improvement of conservation agreements and funded programs across regional NSW. Working closely with landholders, government agencies, industry representatives, communities and the BCT Board, you will build strategic partnerships, provide expert advice and influence conservation outcomes at scale. The role also has accountability for workforce capability, stakeholder engagement, governance, customer service and WHS leadership, while managing significant program budgets and delivering against organisational and statutory objectives
About You
You are an accomplished senior leader with a strong track record of leading large-scale service delivery programs and high-performing teams in complex environments. You bring strategic thinking, operational excellence and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, along with a passion for delivering meaningful environmental and community outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Extensive senior leadership experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams and complex operational programs.
- Proven success delivering strategic programs and organisational outcomes within government, environmental, natural resource management, regulatory or related sectors.
- Strong experience building and maintaining influential relationships with landholders, community groups, industry representatives, executives and government stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to provide authoritative strategic advice and influence decision-making at executive, Board and ministerial levels.
- Experience leading organisational performance, governance, compliance, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong financial and resource management capability, including oversight of significant operational budgets and program expenditure.
- A track record of fostering a positive, collaborative and values-driven culture with a strong focus on workforce capability, engagement and accountability.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety leadership, ensuring safe and sustainable operations across field-based and dispersed workforces.
Essential Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive equivalent professional experience
- Obtain and maintain a satisfactory background check
For more information read the full Role Description: Director Regional Delivery
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 PLC programs.
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
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 Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Dr Erin Giuliani - Chief Executive Officer via erin.giuliani@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 Stacey Cooper on 02 9585 6811 (please mention reference number 552914).
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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