Senior Team Leader SEED (Sharing and Enabling Environmental Data)

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Senior Team Leader SEED (Sharing and Enabling Environmental Data)
• Ongoing Full-Time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Office location Parramatta - 4PSQ 12
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $152677 to $167562 superannuation

Do you want to lead a flagship environmental data program with real impact Are you energised by complexity strategic influence and delivering at scale Can you inspire and elevate a high-performing team to achieve even more If so we want to hear from you.

The Sharing and Enabling Environmental Data (SEED) program is seeking an exceptional senior leader (or equivalent) with a proven track record in delivering large complex programs and influencing at the highest levels. This is an opportunity to shape the future of environmental data in NSW while working with senior stakeholders and driving meaningful system-wide change.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Team Leader to drive delivery of the SEED program and portal enhancing access to and sharing of environmental data across government industry and the community. The role will ensure a well-defined sustainable and strategically aligned platform that meets user needs supports government priorities secures long-term investment and strengthens NSWs environmental data ecosystem. It requires leading complex projects while also shaping the strategic direction of SEED.

The successful candidate will build and maintain strong partnerships across DCCEEW government agencies universities and data providers while confidently managing procurement vendors and project delivery. You will provide authoritative advice to the executive ensuring senior leaders are well-briefed and that scientific and technical considerations inform policy and legislation. The role also leads strategic communication and engagement delivering clear compelling materials that translate complex information for diverse audiences and drive continuous improvement across the program.

The role will:

• Define the strategic direction funding pathway and operational requirements for the SEED platform ensuring alignment with NSW Government priorities user needs and long-term sustainability beyond 2028.
• Lead the implementation of SEEDs communications strategy and implementation plan.
• Lead delivery of projects across the SEED team to improve usability access and service delivery outcomes including AI options analysis
• Align with Department of Customer Service (DCS) and whole-of-government digital initiatives
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts SEEDs financial delivery and stakeholder relationships creating strategic opportunities to enhance value delivery.
• Brief executive respond to WoG requests for information and represent SEED as well as open data best practice at various forums.

Key Knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated experience in strategic thinking and leadership in the delivery of projects that transcend multiple scientific disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in the principles of open data design and implementation of information management systems and data visualisation technologies.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills including the ability to work across multiple teams to deliver customer-focused results and meet organisational objectives.
• Strong evidence of problem-solving and conflict-management experience and demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement.

For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Team Leader - SEED

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states 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 states 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.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages maximum please) 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 Thursday 4 June 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager Bethany Alexander with a clear subject line via

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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