Team Leader Coastal & Marine

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• Exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team of experienced and emerging coastal engineers and scientists in the Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL)
• Permanent full-time role (35 hours per week)
• Manly Vale office location with flexible partial-hybrid/WFH supported
• Salary relative to experience ranging from $126063 to $153305 super

Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL) NSW governments specialist advisor in water monitoring and modelling is currently seeking to appoint a Team Leader Coastal & Marine to lead a team that support the delivery of a range of coastal oceanic/marine estuarine and hydraulic engineering projects that includes field data collection data analysis data quality control and dissemination numerical and physical modelling and engineering this role you will be part of the MHL leadership team lead your team to ensure successful completion all projects assist with responding to public enquiries respond to client enquiries and contribute to promoting the services of MHL.

About You

You will be responsible for providing direction technical oversight and growth of team members and resources to deliver projects using best-practice project management principles. You will also provide technical advice information and solutions to all interested parties to support professional fee for service delivery to clients and be responsible for all coastal and marine project development and delivery.

To be successful in this role you will be active and well connected within the professional coastal engineering community and have a good understanding of New South Wales Australian and international coastal ocean and port markets with an interest and ability to develop these further. You will have strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.

You will also be a strong communicator with excellent project management skills. Your ability to effectively plan implement evaluate projects and deliver high quality technical solutions will ensure your success in the role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and motivated leader to join a dedicated team and contribute to a range of coastal ocean port and estuarine engineering also offer career development and advancement opportunities.

Essential Requirements

• A professional engineering or environmental science degree with relevant experience or other relevant qualifications.
• A valid NSW Drivers License and willingness and ability to drive and travel by air and road to remote locations which may include overnight stays.

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

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.

Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL) provides specialist services in coastal flood hydraulic water sewer stormwater and environmental solutions including extensive environmental data collection programs and physical and numerical modelling on a fee for service basis under competitive neutrality principles. MHL manages Australias largest coastal monitoring network and has been solving coastal port and hydraulic engineering problems since 1944. For more information about MHL please visit .

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 also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Sunday 21 December 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information please contact Ed Couriel Director MHL at .

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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