Branch Support Officer - Bct

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• Employment type: Temporary (12 month) full time opportunity. Ongoing opportunity may become available in the future.
• Hybrid working environment (WFH and BCT office location available by negotiation and availability)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $82,159 to $91,610 + superannuation + benefits
• Join an organisation of friendly and keen environmentalists that are passionate in conserving the biodiversity of land for future generations to enjoy.

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) has an exciting opportunity for a Branch Support Officer to join our Strategy & Finance Branch. This role delivers business, coordination and administration services critical in supporting the effective and efficient operations of the Director and Strategy & Finance Branch.
About the role:
As the Branch Support Officer you will:

• Deliver high quality administrative support to the Director and team including diary management, making travel arrangements, undertaking procurement and invoicing, managing fleet vehicles, reporting and record keeping and general office management functions.
• Support the Director and branch with research, preparation of a variety of materials and reports including briefing notes, emails, presentations, preparing agendas and more.
• Provide secretariat support to the Director and branch including organising and scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and briefing papers, coordinating presentation materials and logistical requirements, minute taking, drafting and dissemination, documenting decision making processes and actioning items.
• Support the implementation of human resources related initiatives and associated policies, processes and procedures across the branch
• Maintain and regularly review administration, record and information systems, processes and procedures to identify areas for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement

Knowledge, Experience & Essential requirements

• Experience in providing a range of business support services in a similar work environment
• Excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience working in Government is favourable

For more information read the full Role Description:
For more information hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.
About Us
The is a small, focussed agency with a clear statutory mission and functions. We manage over 2,000 existing long-term agreements with landholders by actively supporting them to protect biodiversity on their land, and we have funded strategies to grow private land conservation. We have an important statutory role as part of delivering conservation outcomes under the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme.
We are a group of motivated staff delivering high-integrity biodiversity outcomes in NSW, under the direction of a strong statutory Board. Many staff are regionally located, and we value respectful, collaborative culture internally and with our stakeholders.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) and the BCT's private land conservation (PLC) programs
All new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member's) participation to ensure potential conflicts are managed appropriately. In some circumstances this may require divestment of the interest.
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.
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 BOS and PLC programs.
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. The BOS protocol is available publicly .
How 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 Monday 24th January 2023 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrea Azoury on or 02 9995 5475
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.
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• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

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