Regional Biodiversity Conservation Officer (Hybrid)

Current Jobs; Bourke, Cobar; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) invites applications for a Regional Conservation Officer to join the Central West/Western Team. The role delivers biodiversity conservation initiatives, guides landholders and stakeholders, and coordinates projects in a hybrid office/home arrangement with offices in Cobar or Bourke.

Key duties include establishing conservation agreements, project delivery within scope and budget, providing ecological advice, and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental, biodiversity conservation, or natural resource management.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in natural resource management or biodiversity.
• Ability to deliver projects and work with landholders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with landholders and stakeholders to establish and manage conservation agreements.
• Support the delivery and coordination of projects and programs within scope, timeframes, and budget.
• Provide technical and ecological advice to support biodiversity outcomes.
• Conduct site assessments, including fieldwork and spatial/GIS mapping.
• Build and maintain relationships with landholders, stakeholders and partners.
• Support compliance, monitoring, and agreement management activities.

Skills

Environmental conservation

Biodiversity

Natural resource management

Education

Tertiary qualification in natural resource management or biodiversity

Tools

GIS

Job description

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) invites applications for a Regional Conservation Officer to join the Central West/Western Team. The role delivers biodiversity conservation initiatives, guides landholders and stakeholders, and coordinates projects in a hybrid office/home arrangement with offices in Cobar or Bourke.

Key duties include establishing conservation agreements, project delivery within scope and budget, providing ecological advice, and engaging with diverse stakeholders.