Branch Support Officer

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Branch Support Officer 
• Ongoing, full time opportunity.
• Office location: Parramatta (or other BCT office in NSW upon negotiation and availability). Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $88,008 to $98,132 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT), as part of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), has an exciting opportunity for a Branch Support Officer to join our Partnerships and Investments Branch. The role delivers coordination, administration services and stakeholder engagement support which is crucial to the effective and efficient operation of the Branch.   

About the role

The Branch Support Officer delivers administrative and coordination support to a small but dynamic branch which is focused on amplifying the BCT's work through impactful partnerships and innovation in delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high quality administrative support to the Director and Branch including diary management, travel arrangements, undertaking procurement and invoicing, reporting and record keeping and general office functions.
• Supporting the Branch with stakeholder engagement, including organising virtual and in-person meetings and larger events, such as stakeholder meetings, webinars, conference attendance and partner events.
• Supporting the Branch with research tasks and preparation of materials such as presentations, communication collateral and reports.
• Leading data, record and information systems processes and procedures for the Branch, including identifying areas of enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide secretariat support to the Director and branch including organising and scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and briefing papers, minute taking, documenting decision-making processes and actioning items.

About You

We are seeking an experienced administrative professional, who is a motivated team player with strong communication and project management skills. The successful candidate will have an ability to think critically, solve problems and operate flexibly in a dynamic small-team environment.

Key knowledge and experience :

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Sound experience providing business, coordination and administration support.
• Strong communication, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ideally have experience working in the Government sector.

For more information read the full Role Description: Branch Support Officer

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.

The New South Wales Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) is a not-for-profit statutory body, established under Part 10 of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and managed by a Board appointed by the Minister for the Environment.

The Trust's roles are to support and encourage landholders to enter into agreements to conserve and protect biodiversity on private land, guided by the government's Biodiversity Conservation Investment Strategy; secure biodiversity offsets when developers choose to pay into the Biodiversity Conservation Fund; and other activities that promote greater awareness of, appreciation and understanding of, biodiversity and the importance of conserving it.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) and the BCT's private land conservation (PLC) programs

The successful applicant for this role will be required to declare any conflict of interests related to the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme, as defined in the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Conflict of Interests Protocol. This ensures the department is made aware of potential conflicts of interest so they can be appropriately managed.

Where an applicant has a high-risk "defined interest" in the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme, they may be required to divest this interest before being employed by the department.

If you think you might have a conflict of interest related to the scheme, or you are unsure, please discuss this with the hiring manager.

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 Biodiversity Offsets Scheme. For more information, please contact the hiring manager.

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.

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.

What we can offer you

The BCT is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. Here are some of our benefits:

• A great, friendly culture that cares about each other and the environment we work to protect
• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• Hybrid, flexible work arrangements

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.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close: Tuesday, 25 November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Holly Park via or on or Kate Smillie via or on

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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