Manager Education BCT

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Manager Education (Environment Officer 12)
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location: Parramatta Queanbeyan or Albury(or other BCT office locations in NSW upon negotiation and availability). Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $152677 to $167562plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) has an exciting opportunity for the Manager Education.

The BCTs Education Program plays a vital role in promoting public knowledge and appreciation of biodiversity across the state. Through hands-on workshops webinars school programs and strategic partnerships with organisations like Landcare NSW and Tocal College we empower landholders and the next generation of conservationists with the tools and knowledge to care for nature.

This is your chance to lead one of NSWs most innovative and sophisticated environmental education programsdesigned to inspire inform and activate biodiversity conservation across private land. It is a unique role that combines strategic leadership program design and stakeholder engagement to deliver high-impact education and citizen science initiatives.

About the role

As Manager Education youll be at the helm of the Biodiversity Conservation Trusts Education Program that connects landholders communities schools and partners in a shared mission to protect and celebrate biodiversity.

What youll be driving projects focussed on:

• Empowering landholders: Deliver practical accessible resources and training that help landholders understand and manage the biodiversity on their properties. From conservation management videos to citizen science workshops youll help build capability and confidence.
• Inspiring the public: Lead flagship initiatives like Conservation Champions bringing biodiversity into classrooms and communities. Youll work with educators Aboriginal groups and local heroes to embed conservation into everyday learning.
• Growing participation: Use creative outreach storytelling and peer-to-peer learning to engage new landholders and encourage them to join the private land conservation movement.
• Building partnerships: Collaborate with organisations like Landcare NSW universities and Aboriginal communities to co-design and deliver high-impact education projects.

Youll manage a small team and oversee a portfolio of education projects working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure programs are accurate inclusive and aligned with industry best practice. Youll be responsible for building relationships across the education sector including public and private service providers to ensure BCT initiatives are innovative effective and customer-centric. You will systematically monitor and evaluate program success using best practice methods to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with strategic goals.

This is a leadership role with real influencewhere your work will shape how biodiversity is understood valued and protected across NSW.

About You

Youre a strategic thinker and experienced leader with a passion for the environment and education. You bring a strong track record in designing and delivering impactful education programs ideally in the environmental or conservation space. Youre confident managing multiple complex projects and budgets and you thrive in collaborative environments where cross-team communication and stakeholder engagement are key to success.

Youre someone who:

• Has tertiary qualifications in Education Environmental Science Conservation Biology Natural Resource Management or a related fieldor equivalent professional experience.
• Has led teams and delivered large-scale or multi-year education initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Understands best practice in education program design and delivery and can apply this to diverse audiences.
• Communicates clearly and effectively tailoring messages to different stakeholders and building trust.
• Collaborates instinctively and deeply.
• Is skilled in project management including planning budgeting evaluation and reporting.
• Values inclusion and is committed to incorporating traditional Aboriginal ecological knowledge into education programs.
• Holds a valid Working with Children Check and drivers licence and is willing to travel across NSW including occasional out-of-hours and weekends when required.

If youre motivated by purpose enjoy leading meaningful work and want to help shape biodiversity education in NSW wed love to hear from you.

Essential Requirements:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Working with Children Check is an essential requirement for this role. The role has been identified as requiring a check in keeping with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
• A valid Australian drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel throughout the state on a regular basis.
• Ability and willingness to travel out of hours/weekends when required (there will be travel).

For more information read the full Role Description:Manager Education

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states 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 Trusts roles are to support and encourage landholders to enter into agreements to conserve and protect biodiversity on private land guided by the governments 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 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 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

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: Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Mick OFlynn (Hiring Manager) viaor

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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