Senior Team Leader – Project Planning, Monitoring and Reporting

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 152677 - 167562

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to the protect the states environment and heritage.

Internal expression of interest
Guide the planning. Strengthen the science. Grow the outcomes
Temporary full-time opportunity till 30 September 2026
Based in Parramatta with hybrid working supported(other locations will be considered)
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $152677.00 to $167562.00 super

The Senior Team Leader Project Planning Monitoring and Reporting plays a pivotal leadership role within the Biodiversity Conservation Program supporting DCCEEWs mission to protect and enhance NSWs natural environment.

This role leads a specialist team responsible for developing and implementing robust frameworks for project planning monitoring evaluation and reporting. A key focus is driving datainformed decisionmaking ensuring biodiversity projects are designed delivered and assessed using consistent evidencebased approaches that demonstrate ecological outcomes.

You will guide delivery teams in developing accurate costed annual project plans aligned with strategic program priorities while also strengthening program governance accountability and performance across large and complex conservation initiatives. The role is central to producing highquality reports evaluations and ministerial briefings that communicate outcomes clearly and build trust with Government and community stakeholders.

The position requires strong leadership capability the ability to manage competing priorities across geographically dispersed teams and a talent for building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will foster continuous improvement support staff capability and ensure monitoring frameworks meet the diverse ecological and logistical needs of projects across NSW.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project or program leader with strong analytical planning and stakeholder engagement skills to shape conservation outcomes at scale.

About You

We are looking for a confident and collaborative leader with strong experience in project planning monitoring and evaluation to guide a highperforming team within the Biodiversity Conservation Program. You will bring a strategic mindset excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex ecological and project data into meaningful insights that drive evidencebased decisionmaking.

Were seeking someone who can build strong relationships across diverse teams support staff through competing priorities and champion consistent highquality project design and reporting. You will excel at developing frameworks solving complex problems and supporting project teams to deliver credible impactful conservation outcomes.

If youre a proactive communicator who thrives in a dynamic environment can balance governance and innovation and is passionate about strengthening biodiversity outcomes across NSW wed love to see you step into this senior leadership opportunity.

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Team Leader Project Planning Monitoring and Reporting

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 1^st February 2026 at 11:55PM.

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Do you want your work to make a difference for NSWWorking to the protect the states environment and heritage.Internal expression of interestGuide the planning. Strengthen the science. Grow the outcomesTemporary full-time opportunity till 30 September 2026 Based in Parramatta with hybrid working supp...