Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

 

• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location: Parramatta (or other BCT office in NSW upon negotiation and availability). Hybrid working supported
• Environment Officer Class 12
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $152,677 to $167,562 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 Manager Operational Planning & Coordination to join our Regional Delivery team.

This is a senior role that sits at the intersection of strategy, program design and delivery, helping ensure BCT’s state‑wide conservation programs are planned, coordinated and delivered efficiently across regional NSW. If you are passionate about biodiversity outcomes and thrive in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful, state‑wide impact.

 

About the role

As Manager Operational Planning & Coordination, you will lead the operational coordination and planning of BCT’s priority programs delivered by regional teams across NSW. You will work closely with Regional Delivery staff who establish and manage conservation agreements with private landholders, ensuring BCT meets its statutory obligations and strategic priorities.

The role focuses on improving business processes, strengthening coordinated planning and reporting, and bridging the gap between program design and on‑ground delivery. You will lead collaboration across BCT branches, support business and workforce planning, and oversee the effective use of key tools and systems (such as CRM and ecological monitoring platforms) to improve data quality, consistency and decision‑making. The role also plays a key part in managing and supporting work arising from partnerships with government agencies, industry bodies and non‑government organisations across NSW.

 

About You

You are a strategic and operational‑focused leader with extensive experience coordinating delivery of complex programs in a public sector or similarly regulated environment. You bring a strong understanding of operational planning, governance, and continuous improvement, and you are comfortable translating strategy into practical delivery outcomes across geographically dispersed teams.

You excel at building trusted relationships, influencing across organisational boundaries and bringing diverse perspectives together. With highly developed communication, problem‑solving and project management skills, you are confident providing evidence‑based advice to senior leaders, balancing competing priorities, and leading change in a resource‑constrained environment. A genuine commitment to collaboration, customer service and environmental outcomes will be key to your success.

 

Essential Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A valid Australian driver’s licence and ability and willingness to travel throughout the state when required 

 

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Operational Planning and Coordination

 

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 Monday, 30th March 2026 at 11:55PM.

 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Matt Carr – Director Regional Delivery via matt.carr@bct.nsw.gov.au or on 02 6650 7123

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?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

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 548320).

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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