Senior Regional Conservation Officer

National Police; Bourke; Hybrid; AUD 128,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid, flexible work arrangements

Accrued days off in addition to Annual

Corporate wellbeing programs

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) invites applications for a Senior Regional Conservation Officer to join the Central West/Western Team. The role focuses on delivering biodiversity conservation initiatives, guiding landholders and stakeholders, and coordinating projects across private land and offset agreements.

The position offers hybrid work arrangements, field and GIS work, and opportunities to impact regional biodiversity outcomes within NSW.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in natural resource management or biodiversity
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with landholders and stakeholders to establish and manage conservation agreements
• Deliver and coordinate 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 strong relationships with landholders, stakeholders and partners
• Support compliance, monitoring, and agreement management activities
• Contribute to education, communication, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Lead Western programs/projects.

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Senior Regional Conservation Officer (Environment Officer Class 9)
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location: Cobar or Bourke - Hybrid (office/home) working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $128,052 to $142,649 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 Senior Regional Conservation Officer to join our Central West/Western Team.

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

In this role you will work as part of a regional team to deliver biodiversity conservation initiatives, providing expert guidance to landholders and stakeholders. You will coordinate and deliver projects, build strong partnerships, and contribute to meaningful biodiversity outcomes across NSW.

The position focuses on supporting the BCT’s priorities which includes both private land conservation and managing agreements to offset development impacts. This role combines project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and technical advisory work, giving you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on conservation and land management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with landholders and stakeholders to establish and manage conservation agreements
• Deliver and coordinate 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 strong relationships with landholders, stakeholders and partners
• Support compliance, monitoring, and agreement management activities
• Contribute to education, communication, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Lead Western programs/projects.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about environmental conservation and delivering outcomes in partnership with landholders.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in environmental, biodiversity conservation or natural resource management.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver work on time and manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including landholders and community groups.
• Experience providing technical advice or support, ideally in ecological or land management contexts.
• The ability to work both independently in the field and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary geographically dispersed team.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly and prepare high-quality written materials.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving and organisational skills with a demonstratable ability to follow organisational processes and procedures.
• Experience working with GIS and undertaking basic GIS processing.
• Basic botanical skills with knowledge of vegetation identification and survey methodology, preferably within the Western region.

Essential Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in natural resource management or biodiversity
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

The role involves field work, including conducting ecological assessments, and may require travel and work in remote areas.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Regional Conservation 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

Applications close Sunday 25th October 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Marta Tomaszewski via [e-mail] or on 0428 156 831 until mid-October. From mid to late October, please contact Angie Goodfellow via [e-mail].

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.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [e-mail] or contacting Lila Snow on 02 9995 5095 (please mention reference number 552932).

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 [e-mail] for a yarn.

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