Job Description

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

Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Ongoing Full-time Opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $157,257.00 to $172,589.00 + super

Our Water for the Environment team is currently seeking to appoint a STL Environmental W&F to lead operational team to ensure quality performance and outputs in wetland and river conservation via environmental water management, planning, community engagement, and related tasks to meet NSW commitments.  

The role will be focussed on delivering environmental water outcomes for the Lachlan, Macquarie, Snowy / Montane and the Hunter / coastal rivers. You will be managing a small team with responsibility for planning flow events, consulting with stakeholders, and working with partner agencies on delivery.

About You

• Knowledge of the operational and strategic requirements for the successful delivery of environmental water programs in the context of current policy and legislative frameworks.
• Experience developing, implementing and monitoring strategic and operational plans for the delivery of complex programs, with a demonstrated track record of providing direction and achieving results through multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• Willingness to undertake work-related travel, including overnight stays and visits to field locations, with reasonable adjustments if required

Essential Requirements

• A degree in Science or in a relevant natural resource discipline.

 For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Team Leader Environmental Water and Floodplains CPHR

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)  

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and 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 conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately. 

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 note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.  

Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Connor Whiteley via connor.whiteley@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

 Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Vaaruni on 02 95856813 (please mention reference number 553400).

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