DO YOU WANT YOUR WORK TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Lead the financial strategy of a purpose-driven organisation managing a large environmental fund to protect NSW’s biodiversity.
• Ongoing full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Parramatta Office location with hybrid working supported
• Environment Officer Class 15
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $183,848 to $208,267 + super

The New South Wales Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) is currently seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer. This is a pivotal executive leadership role within the BCT. The CFO will oversee the financial stewardship, including strategic investment planning, funds management, and financial compliance across a portfolio of biodiversity conservation initiatives.
You’ll lead a high-performing team delivering finance, people and culture, and business support services, and will work closely with the CEO, Board, and external partners such as NSW Treasury Corporation. This is a dynamic, purpose-led environment where collaboration, innovation, and accountability are key to success.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary qualification and member of a recognised professional accounting body, as well as a record of ongoing professional development.
• Obtain and maintain a satisfactory background check
  For more information read the full Role Description: Chief Financial Officer

WHO WE ARE

The 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.

Please refer the Job description for details