Senior TL Capability Initiatives & Ops

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

• Internal expression of interest
• Temporary (Up to April 2026) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity while recruitment is undertaken to appoint to the role on an ongoing basis.
• Location negotiable from a DCCEEW office hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $152677 to $167562 super

This is an exciting career opportunity to help shape the Biodiversity and Heritage Regulator (BHR)- a new division within the Conservation Programs Heritage and Regulation Group.

BHR is seeking to appoint a Senior Team Leader Capability Initiatives & Operations to lead a specialist team that focuses on building workforce capability driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring consistent effective regulatory operations across the organisation.

You will lead a specialist team to deliver workforce capability programs regulatory initiatives and operational improvements that support consistent highquality regulatory practice. The role involves overseeing training and guidance monitoring performance identifying improvement opportunities and providing clear advice to senior management while fostering a positive and highperforming team culture.

About You

You are a strategic and peoplefocused leader who is motivated by improving systems building capability and supporting consistent regulatory outcomes. You bring a practical solutionsfocused approach to your work and are comfortable operating in complex environments where priorities can shift and judgement is required. You value collaboration integrity and accountability and lead with a focus on building trusted relationships and highperforming teams.

You are a collaborative and credible communicator who builds strong relationships supports staff development and drives continuous improvement. You think strategically manage competing priorities effectively and contribute sound evidencebased advice to strengthen regulatory outcomes.

Key knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of regulatory practice governance frameworks and capability development approaches in a regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated experience in planning delivering and evaluating workforce capability programs operational support or improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams to deliver outcomes on time on budget and to required quality standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks assess options and implement practical solutions.
• Well-developed communication and collaboration skills with experience engaging across corporate operational and technical functions.
• Experience contributing to reform change management or organisational improvement programs in a regulatory compliance or government setting.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant field.
• Current NSW drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel throughout the state when required.
• A satisfactory Criminal History Check is a requirement of this role.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior TL Capability Initiatives and Operations

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and a maximum 2-page cover letter 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 Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Marissa Ellis via or on.

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