Assistant Regional Conservation Officer - BCT

Current Jobs; Armidale; Hybrid; AUD 97,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Accrued days off in addition to Annual

Wellbeing programs

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) is seeking an Assistant Regional Conservation Officer to join our Northern Inland Regional Delivery team. You will support landholders to conserve biodiversity on private land and help deliver conservation programs across the region.

You will prepare site values reports, assist ecological monitoring, review annual landholder reports, and contribute to field visits and regional projects with a focus on practical outcomes and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or experience in natural resource management or biodiversity conservation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience or willingness to develop GIS/spatial data skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site values reports.
• Assist the team ecologist in ecological monitoring.
• Support compliance, agreement management and reporting.
• Assist with site assessments and fieldwork, including GIS mapping.
• Build and maintain relationships with landholders.

Skills

Ecology

Conservation

GIS

Education

Tertiary qualification in natural resources or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

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: Armidale (or other BCT office in the Northern Inland NSW upon negotiation and availability). Hybrid working supported in accordance with government requirements
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $97,256 to $108,166 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 an Assistant Regional Conservation Officer to join our Northern Inland Regional Delivery team, supporting landholders and stakeholders to conserve and protect biodiversity on private land while contributing to the delivery of BCT programs, projects and partnerships across the region.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply, consideration will be given to all suitable applicants (GSE Rule 26).

About the role

The Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) is seeking an Assistant Regional Conservation Officer to join our Northern Inland team and support the delivery of private land conservation programs across the region. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will engage directly with landholders, providing practical advice and support to help them meet the requirements of their conservation agreements and achieve positive biodiversity outcomes on their properties.

A key focus of the role will be preparing Site Values Reports, assisting with ecological monitoring activities, reviewing annual landholder reports, and supporting site visits across a diverse range of conservation agreements. You will also contribute technical and administrative support to regional conservation projects and programs, helping to deliver effective conservation outcomes on private land.

This role offers a mix of field-based, technical and stakeholder engagement work. You will work closely with landholders, conservation partners and internal teams, utilising your organisational skills, environmental knowledge and customer-focused approach to assist with project delivery, property assessments and conservation planning. It's an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about conservation and keen to make a meaningful contribution to protecting biodiversity across the Northern Inland region.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare site values reports
• Assist the team ecologist in undertaking ecological monitoring
• Support compliance, agreement management and reporting activities
• Assist with site assessments, including fieldwork and spatial/GIS mapping
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landholders

About You

You are a motivated and organised professional with a passion for conservation and a commitment to delivering positive outcomes for landholders and the environment. You enjoy working with people, are confident balancing multiple priorities, and can work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. With strong communication skills, sound judgement and attention to detail, you thrive in a role that combines stakeholder engagement, technical work and field-based activities.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in natural resource management, ecology, environmental science, conservation, agriculture, or a related field.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly and build productive relationships with landholders and other stakeholders.
• Experience, or a willingness to develop expertise, in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data to support land management and conservation outcomes.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to analyse information and develop practical outcomes.
• A collaborative and adaptable work style, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, undertake field work and regional travel, and a commitment to delivering positive conservation outcomes for landholders and the environment.

Essential Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or experience in natural resource management or biodiversity conservation
• A current Australian Class C driver’s licence, ability and willingness to travel.
• 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.

The role involves field work including conducting field-based ecological assessments and may include working in remote areas.

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.

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.

What we can offer you

The BCT is a great place to expand yourcareerand 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

Application Deadline

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 11:55PM.

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.

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