Senior Team Leader

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Lead biodiversity programs that deliver real outcomes for NSW's environment.
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $157,257 to $172,589 + super

Our Assurance Biodiversity Stewardship branch is looking for a Senior Team Leader to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of biodiversity offset programs that support the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme.

In this leadership position, you will guide a high-performing team to implement biodiversity offset programs across New South Wales including supporting scheme participants to conduct credit equivalence, transactions and retirements. You will drive strategic biodiversity conservation reforms, and influence policy and operational outcomes. You will work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, provide expert advice on complex environmental and legislative matters, and lead projects that deliver meaningful environmental outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who can navigate complexity, drive innovation, and inspire team members to achieve results in a context of legislative, policy and operational change.

You are a collaborative and strategic leader with demonstrated experience managing complex programs, projects or operational functions in a dynamic environment.

You have superior knowledge of the operational and strategic requirements for successful delivery of biodiversity offsets programs and management activities in the context of current policy and legislative frameworks and reforms. Experience working within biodiversity, environmental management, natural resource management, regulatory programs or a related field will be highly regarded.

You bring strong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop high-performing teams while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. You have excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, enabling you to build effective relationships, navigate competing priorities and provide trusted advice on complex issues.

Your ability to analyse information, interpret legislation and policy frameworks, and develop practical solutions allows you to drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality outcomes. You are comfortable leading through change, managing multiple priorities and applying sound project management practices to achieve strategic objectives.

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

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.

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 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. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kate Newman via Kate.Newman@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4904 2724

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.

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Lila Snow on 02 9995 5095 (please mention reference number 553412).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn. 

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Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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