Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Are you an innovative and experienced manager with a strong record of conservation and land management program delivery and ready to take a lead role in the NSW Biodiversity Stewardship Program
• Senior Manager Biodiversity Stewardship Program (Environment Officer Class 14)
• Temporary (Up to Date 30 June 2028) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Location negotiable (within defined regional NSW locations)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $168,079 to $186,401 + super

The Planning, Offsets, Threatened Species and Ecosystems Division is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager to lead the ongoing development and delivery of the Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement program. This new role is an exciting opportunity to lead the operational coordination and management of the biodiversity stewardship agreement program across NSW.

The program is in a growth phase with a strong demand from landholders interested in establishing a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement on their property and new opportunities to improve program delivery through better systems and products. Reporting to the branch Director, the Senior Manager will lead the program operations through development and ongoing improvement of operational policies, guidance, systems and technical support.

About You

To be the successful applicant you will have:

• Extensive experience in delivery of conservation and/or land management programs
• Be a collaborative leader with a passion for problem solving and the continual improvement of systems, policies and processes
• Demonstrated ability to work in a regulatory environment and apply sound governance arrangements across the program
• Demonstrated experience working with and/or leading a multidisciplinary team/s
• A strong background and experience in the interpretation of legislation and implementing statutory functions related to land or property management, conservation planning or biodiversity assessment.
• An ability to build networks and foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups and regional landholders, while maintaining high level awareness of customer needs, program targets and best practice environmental outcomes

Essential requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in development or management conservation/environmental programs.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager Biodiversity Stewardship Program

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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) & 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. To Apply

If the position sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

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: Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact John Seidel on [email protected] or 0428 241 972.

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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