• Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Temporary up to three years
• Location: Taylors Beach. Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Clerk Grade 11/12 – Salary from $149,739 - $173,174 per annum plus super and leave loading

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to apply. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.  Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

About the Role
The Program Leader provides expert strategic advice and leadership to shape policies and legislation for managing NSW's marine estate, fisheries, and aquatic environment. The role involves extensive stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution to deliver complex projects and reforms, ensuring sustainable use and conservation of aquatic resources while navigating significant social and political challenges.

About You
As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in natural resource management, environmental science or public policy
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-level strategic advice and lead the development of complex policy and legislative frameworks, ideally in aquatic environmental and fisheries management
• Proven ability to build relationships, conduct strategic negotiations, and resolve conflicts with diverse stakeholders on complex natural resource management issues
• Strong leadership skills with experience in analysis, strategic planning, and project management
• Comprehensive understanding of aquatic biodiversity conservation, marine estate management, and relevant environmental policies and legislation
• Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Heath Folpp on 0438 042 278 or email heath.folpp@dpi.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close: Sunday, 3 August 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

About Us

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

  The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.