• Aboriginal targeted opportunity.
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity.
• Newcastle office location, hybrid working supported.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $94,423.00 to $105,016.00 + super.

Our BCT Sydney-Hunter 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 driver's 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 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.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's 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.