Senior Regional Conservation Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.The Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Regional Conservation Officer to join our Northern Inland Regional Team.The Senior Regional Conservation Officer works as part of a friendly and enthusiastic team to provide technical and ecological expertise and support to the delivery of BCT’s programs in the Northern Inland region, including: landholder support, project management, partnership management, stakeholder engagement, education, communications, conservation assessment, compliance and agreement management.About youAs a Senior Regional Conservation Officer, you will:

• work collaboratively with the Northern Inland Team and other staff across the organisation to ensure best practice methods in the management of protected areas and conservation of biodiversity are upheld.
• Work closely with landholders who are engaged in agreements with the New South Wales Biodiversity Offset Scheme and Conservation Agreements for offset purposes, contributing significantly to the preservation of our natural environment for future generations.
• Assist landholders in understanding and fulfilling their obligations under the scheme and ensuring the successful implementation of biodiversity offsets
• Evaluate data and documentation provided by proponents, requiring a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of ecological principles.
• Negotiate pragmatic solutions that enhance biodiversity outcomes, balancing ecological needs with practical constraints, requiring a deep understanding of best practice biodiversity management.
• Utilise exceptional project management skills, crucial for coordinating various tasks, stakeholders, and timelines effectively. Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is also required.
• This is a physically active role suited to people who are fit, enjoy working outdoors with landholders and as part of a team, to contribute toward the BCT’s vision of improving and maintaining biodiversity across NSW through private landholders. This role includes a combination of office-based and field-based work and may on occasion include travelling to and working in remote areas.

Essential RequirementsTo be the right person for this role you will:

• Have relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in natural resource management or biodiversity conservation
• Have demonstrated ability to use Geographic Information Systems software to develop, manage, query and display spatial data relevant to property level management plans.
• Have a current Australian Class C driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• A broad understanding of the NSW BCT’s legislative, strategic and operational framework, ecological expertise, and experience dealing with landholders will be highly regarded.

About usThe Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) of NSW is a small, focussed Agency (within DCCEEW) 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.The BCT Northern Inland Region covers the Gunnedah, Liverpool Plains, Narrabri, Tamworth, Moree, Walgett, Armidale, Walcha, Gwydir, Inverell, Uralla and Tenterfield LGAs. This area includes a range of ecosystems, land-uses and agreement types. We manage Offset Conservation Agreements and Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements as part of Biodiversity offset scheme, as well as Private Land Conservation agreements, providing landholder support and engagement.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 based and we value respectful, collaborative culture internally and with our stakeholders.The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s 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.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. nrmjobs.com.au/job/20021190Date published:13-Mar-2024Closing date:31-Mar-2024