Job Description

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage

• 2x Team Leader Caves (Clerk Grade 9-10)
• Package includes salary ($133,348.00 - $146,945.00), employer's contribution to superannuation
• Ongoing Full-time Opportunities available
• Located at Wombeyan Caves and Yarrangobilly Caves

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has two unique opportunities for Team Leader Caves to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

As the Team Leader Caves, you will be responsible for managing the operations of designated caves precincts, including coordinating visitor services; marketing and promotion of the precinct as a tourist attraction; conservation of the karst qualities and values; and the management of essential services infrastructure, including water, sewerage and power supply at the site. The role also oversees the conservation of the natural and built environment of the precinct and ensures the efficient financial management of the cave’s precinct facility.

This role also manages the community and stakeholder engagement, strategic and operational planning, environmental assessment, works development, programming and supervision, contract management, preparation of grant applications and administration of relevant external and internal grants and management of Caves staff.

About You

As successful candidate you will have demonstrated experience managing complex visitor or tourism facilities, including responsibility for operations, asset maintenance and service delivery. Experience in customer service and providing high quality visitor experiences is key to the role.

Knowledge and experience

• Experience in financial and human resource management, including staff supervision
• Experience in business planning, operations and development and tourism and marketing.
• Experience managing tourism facilities with accommodation in sensitive heritage settings, including responsibility for operations, maintenance and service delivery

Essential requirements

• Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent

Desirable experience/qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science, natural resource management, park management, tourism management or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex visitor or tourism facilities, including responsibility for operations, asset maintenance and service delivery.

For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader Caves

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.

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

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To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume (maximum 4 pages) and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the focus capabilities in the Team Leader Caves role description and expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close – Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact David Crust, Director Blue Mountains Branch via David.Crust@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

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.

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 Naz Keya via naz.keya@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 552034).

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