• Team Leader Field Operations (Senior Field Supervisor Grade 3)
• Package includes annual salary, depending on experience ($130,721-$144,050), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Ongoing full-time position
• Located in Glen Innes

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage

National Parks and Wildlife Service has an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader Field Operations to work as part of the close-knit and high performing team working in the Northern Tablelands Area.

About the role

As a Team Leader Field Operations, you will manage day to day planning, development, implementation, management and delivery of approved works, projects and maintenance programs ensuring completion within required deadlines, quality, environmental and construction and safety standards and at or below approved budgets. You will lead and supervise field staff across a wide geographic area, and co-ordinate works program planning and reporting across the area as well as monitor and report on works program expenditure.

As part of a management team you will working closely with the Area Manager and Team Leader Ranger to ensure the delivery of priority projects and programs. Through leadership and the fostering of a professional culture amongst all staff you will assist your team in delivering work to a high standard across the Northern Tablelands Area.  You will lead a team of operational field staff through your direct reports of five senior field officers.

About You

Your passion for your community and environment, coupled with proven leadership, people management and project management experience and a strong attention to detail will be key to your success in this role. Together with your excellent planning, prioritisation, safety and management skill will help you deliver an extensive annual works program across the region. With your exemplary communication, collaboration skills and enthusiasm will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse, fast-paced role.

Essential Role Requirements

• Ability to effectively lead teams to ensure high staff performance and standards.  Project management skills and experience in supervising staff is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work with professional and field based staff to develop, implement and monitor programs across a broad geographic area.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise competing demands that involve the day to day planning, management and completion of works programs, and including capital works programs in the development of park/recreational facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a fire leadership role and incident control functions or willingness to undertake appropriate training to achieve required capability.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate and driver’s licence including four-wheel driving certificate.

This is a physically active role suited to candidates of all genders who are fit, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and are eager to learn and develop the skills and qualifications needed to contribute toward improving and maintaining some of NSW’s most precious natural places.

Applicants must meet the requirements of a specific medical assessment) which is inclusive of a clearance to undertake the fitness test for firefighting fitness roles (i.e. moderate level Task-Based Assessment for Firefighters) within the 12-month probationary period, if relevant.

The role holder must obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties.

To view the role description:   Team Leader Field Operations NPWS Role Description.pdf

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

Visit a park

Northern Inland Branch Overview 

How 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.

To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand 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 19^th April 2026 at 11.55pm

Should you require more information about the role please contact Michael Lieberman, Area Manager, Northern Tablelands Area, Northern Inland Branch, mobile 0417 309 589 or email Michael.Lieberman@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

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 or contacting Marie-Claire Bleakley on 0407 789 021 (please mention reference number 548514).

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