Senior Ecologist 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 Ecologist (EO9)
• Temporary full-time opportunity till 12 February 2027
• BCT office in NSW upon negotiation and availability with Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $124322.00 to $138494.00 plus employers 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 Ecologist to join the BCT to join the Agreements and Technical Services (ATS) team and be a key contributor in supporting on ground delivery of BCT programs across the state delivering private land conservation outcomes for the people of NSW.

Come join us to:

• Make a real impact on biodiversity conservation across NSW.
• Work in a collaborative purpose-driven team with passionate professionals.
• Be part of a state-wide program delivering tangible environmental outcomes.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to support the onground delivery of Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) programs across NSW. This role plays a critical part in achieving private land conservation outcomes and will operate at the important interface between ecology spatial analysis and technical delivery within the Agreements & Technical Services (ATS) team.

In this role you will act as a hybrid ecological and technical specialist bridging spatial and ecological functions to strengthen ATS capability and service delivery. As the Senior Ecologist you will contribute to a wide range of highimpact initiatives including:

• Supporting Conservation Management Program campaigns with a focus on the BCT Assessment Metric ensuring continuity of service and coverage.
• Managing and supporting the BCT Ecological Monitoring Module (EMM) for external assessors including project and data management to provide a consistent and reliable interface for the growing number of external assessors using BCT tools.
• Supporting EMM reporting including dashboards and associated analytics to enhance program insights and performance tracking.
• Leading the ingestion of BSA data into BCT systems ensuring quality accuracy and alignment with operational needs.
• Leading updates to ecology-related SOPs and policies ensuring documentation is accurate usable and aligned with evolving program needs.
• Operationalising management actions reforms connecting ecological standards with data workflows to support evidencebased decisionmaking.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Strong ecological expertise with the ability to translate ecological standards into operational tools and workflows.
• Experience working with spatial or data-driven systems in ecological or environmental programs.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• A willingness to work across disciplines and contribute to continuous improvement within ATS.

Essential requirements

• A degree in a relevant ecological or environmental science discipline
• A valid Australian drivers licence and willingness to travel.

For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Ecologist

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.

Please also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Monday 9^th February 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrew Growcock via

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