Assistant Regional Conservation Officer BCT

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Aboriginal targeted opportunity
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Newcastle office locationhybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $94423.00 to $105016.00 super

Our BCT SydneyHunter team is seeking an Assistant Regional Conservation Officer to support landholders and contribute to the delivery of private land conservation.

This is a practical landholder-facing role working directly with landholders to support the management of private land conservation agreements acting as a key point of contact throughout the agreement lifecycle. You will help landholders understand and meet their agreement obligations support annual reporting provide practical customer service and contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes.

The position will support project and program delivery through field-based assessments spatial mapping and technical input into management plans while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

The position will report to the Hunter Team Leader and will likely have a strong focus in the Central and Upper Hunter. BCT clients in this area includes a range of landholders including mining companies rural landholders and smaller family or lifestyle properties.

A significant part of the role will involve supporting offset-related agreements including Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements associated with the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme as well as legacy agreements such as Condition of Consent Conservation Agreements.

This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

About You

You bring strong communication skills sound judgement attention to detail and an interest in working across conservation natural resources and land management customer service and biodiversity offsets.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification or experience in natural resource management or biodiversity conservation
• A current Australian Class C drivers licence ability and willingness to travel.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Regional Conservation Officer BCT

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.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family members) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

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 note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Sunday 24 May at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jeremey Falkenau via or on.

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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