Senior Team Leader - Ecosystems & Threatened Species

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Senior Team Leader Ecosystems and Threatened Species (Environment Officer Class 12)
• Temporary (Up to30 June 2027) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location is Queanbeyan - Hybrid working is supported but at least three days attendance in Queanbeyan office is mandatory.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $152,677 to $167,562 + super

Our South East Ecosystems and Threatened Species Team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Team Leader to lead a team responsible for delivering conservation projects for threatened species and communities across the region. The role includes fostering partnerships and influencing stakeholders including community groups, non-government organisations, and government agencies while also supporting the Department in developing, evaluating, and prioritising future state wide initiatives.

Your role will be to lead and support a team of experienced and motivated conservation biologists in delivering priority threatened species and threatened community projects. The role will be based in the Queanbeyan DCCEEW office and essential travel will be expected to work directly with staff and stakeholders.

About You

To be successful, you will need technical expertise and extensive experience in threatened species conservation. You will also need experience in leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver strategic regional biodiversity conservation programs, ensuring effective implementation of priority actions  as well as overseeing project management, resource allocation, and program evaluation to support fiscal responsibility and continuous improvement. Additionally, you will have experience in collaborating with stakeholders including councils, NGOs, landowners, and communities to promote and gain support for conservation initiatives.

Key knowledge and experience

• Superior knowledge of the operational and strategic requirements for the successful delivery of a range of biodiversity conservation programs.
• High level experience in developing, implementing and monitoring strategic and operational plans for the delivery of complex programs, with a demonstrated track record of providing direction and achieving results through multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in environmental science or equivalent field.
• A manual Class C Driver’s Licence

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Team Leader Ecosystems Threatened Species CPHR 

Who We Are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s 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 state’s 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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

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: Wednesday, 8 October 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact the hiring manager, Ashleigh Bellotti, a/Director South East via email at ashleigh.bellotti@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 6883 5322.

 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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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au contacting Vithiya Yogarajah on 0482 646 348 (please mention reference number 545358).

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