Project Officer Bop 2X - Bct

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• Project Officer role
• Two permanent full-time positions
• Parramatta or other BCT location by negotiation and availability, with hybrid working options
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $101,850 to $112,530 + super

The Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) of NSW is currently looking for two Project Officers to join our Biodiversity Offsets Program team.
About the role
The BCT's Biodiversity Offsets Program team is responsible for securing biodiversity offsets on behalf of developers who opt to pay into the Biodiversity Conservation Fund to meet NSW state and Commonwealth offset obligations of their development approval. In this role, the successful candidates will perform a central role in delivering programs to purchase biodiversity credits as offsets. The successful candidates will also be managing offset obligations received by the BCT to ensure the offsets are delivered in a timely manner.
About you
We are looking for someone with strong project management skills and demonstrated experience in managing offset programs within the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme. This role is perfect for someone with well-developed analytical skills, and a strong communicator who values working in a collaborative team.
Essential Requirements, Knowledge and Key Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in undertaking the Role Description accountabilities in the context of:

• Implementing projects related to biodiversity offset programs.
• Analysing complex data sets relating to the ecological attributes of biodiversity credits and offset obligations; and
• Communicating complex information relating to biodiversity offsets to a range of stakeholders.

For more information read the full Role Description:
About Us
The (BCT) 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. A majority of 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 BCT 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 via .
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 6th February 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Derek Steller, Principal Project Officer via or 9585 6951.
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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