Senior Media & Communications Officer BCT

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to the protect the states environment and heritage.

• Internal expression of interest Senior Media and Communications
• Environment Officer Class 9
• Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity between 1 and 24 December 2025
• Office location: BCT office upon negotiation and availability across NSW. Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $124322 to $138494 plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust as part of the Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has an opportunity for a Senior Media and Communications Officer to support the agencys ongoing media and campaigns work.

The role

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trusts Media and Communications team is looking for a top media wrangler to champion our stories.

Depending on experience youll likely find yourself managing media relationships and opportunities liaising with the organisations Executive and Minister Sharpes media team or working on corporate writing and marketing opportunities.

The team is based at Parramatta but you can work from one from our office locations state-wide and flexibly by negotiation and availability. The opportunity is temporary and is from the 1 December to 24 December 2025.

About you

The ideal candidate will:

• have similar media or stakeholder engagement role including experience in contentious issues management journalism and/or strategic communication planning
• be comfortable negotiating and influencing to meet fast and tight deadlines
• be a high performer capable of working across multiple projects at the one time
• be an excellent communicator with experience in usingthe Departments Microsoft Office suite and Content Manager environments

Essential Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification/s and/or experience in developing and implementing

communication strategies.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Media and Communications Officer

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) and the BCTs 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 NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust 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

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.

Applications close Friday 31st October 2025 from open date at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kate Moore OR Mindy Greenwood via / or on/

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