Team Leader Conservation
Team Leader Conservation
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Job Description
- Clerk Grade 910
- Package includes base salary $125693$138510 employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Full time ongoing role
- Dubbo location preferred (Broken Hill Moama Buronga and Griffith locations by negotiation)
Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage
Are you a strong Team Leader looking to manage complex conservation programs for our beautiful national parks and reserves
About the role
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has a unique opportunity for a Team Leader Conservation to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment flora fauna and Aboriginal heritage.
The Team Leader Conservation will lead a team of committed pest and management threatened species and data specialists to prioritise plan and report on conservation programs and priorities across the branch. The team works closely with area staff contractors and external stakeholders to identify the natural and cultural values of the reserve and deliver targeted threat mitigation monitoring and conservation programs. The position provides input into departmental policy and strategy development and broader conservation initiatives such as Assets of Intergenerational Significance.
About you
Your strong communication and leadership skills are essential for the success of this role.The position manages a geographically dispersed team and must be able to travel within the branch. The ideal candidate will need to be able to drive a positive culture throughout the team. Youll have a level of autonomy to manage the planning development implementation and delivery of approved works projects and maintenance programs.
Project management is critical to this role as you will be responsible for the coordination of projects managing budgets and coordinating the associated contractors inline with relevant departmental guidelines and procedures and quality expectations. You will review and contribute to the development of strategic planning documents such as pest management strategies biodiversity and wildlife strategies operational plans plans of management business and service delivery plans to ensure actions and objectives deliver on key NPWS priorities.
Essential requirements
- Appropriate degree qualification and/or equivalent experience relevant to the role.
- Experience in wildlife and ecological project management.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in the interpretation of legislation and experience in dealing with environmental planning and assessment issues.
- Experience in the preparation assessment and analysis of strategic and complex conservation proposals.
- A current Australian Drivers Licence.
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Who we are
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.
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 including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities including inhouse training.
What we do
About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
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.
Applications close: Sunday 20th April 2025 at 11.55pm
For more information about the role please contact Tim OKelly A/Manager Branch Programs West Branch NPWS on phoneor
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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Role DescriptionEmployment Type
Full-Time
