• Full-time ongoing opportunity supporting a Soil Conservations Service team to deliver environmental and civil construction projects in the Manning catchment area. 
• Location:  Newcastle, Morpeth, Taree and Port Macquarie  
• A competitive remuneration (Departmental Officer 9/10) starting at $120,859 + Super alongside great benefits, Leave Loading, Flex Leave, Ongoing Development Opportunities and Fitness Passport.  

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve. 

About the Role 

The Soil Conservation Service (SCS) are looking for a client focused Senior Project Officer – Team Leader with a passion for improving the natural environment to develop and support a diverse team in the delivery of environmentally challenging natural resource construction projects, asset maintenance programs & consultancy work for multiple clients within a competitive commercial environment. 

To do this you will: 

• Lead a team of professionals with a focus on safety and quality to support operations within and across teams, allocating projects and ensuring workloads and staff capabilities are in line with projects demands. 

• Promote, manage and market a successful commercial business in line with set revenue and profit targets. 

• Identify client needs and pursue environmental projects to maintain a market share of work. 

• Establish networks and develop effective partnerships to win commercial contracts in natural resource management and/or civil construction. 

• Be responsible for the financial management of a business area with a $3M to $5M turnover, with projects ranging in size from $20k to $3M. 

• Provide practical solutions to a diverse range of natural resource management issues and delivering beneficial outcomes to clients on a fee-for-service basis. 

About You 

To be successful our ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership, client and project management experience. Tertiary qualifications in Civil Construction, Environmental Management, Engineering, Natural Resource Management, and/or Project Management would be ideal, however proven industry experience is equally as valuable.  

Our ideal candidate will also have:  

• Specialist knowledge and experience in assessment, design and implementation of natural resource management and/or civil construction techniques and practices. 

• A high level of computer literacy, excellent verbal and written communication skills and understandings of relevant environmental principles and legislation.  

• Proven experience managing and developing project teams within a similar commercial business environment and demonstrated experience successfully delivering relevant natural resource and/or civil construction projects 

• Capability to roll up your sleeves and jump into hands on project management work when required 

• A current NSW driver licence combined with the willingness and ability to travel across NSW (including occasional overnight stays) is also required. 

About Us 

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.  

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.  

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW 

We are passionate about what we do, and if you share the same vision and drive, we want to work with you! If you’re keen to work with your team in the natural environment and apply your experience and knowledge for better environmental outcomes, then we want to hear from you. 

What is in it for you? 

• You’ll work on fulfilling projects which are focused on protecting and enhancing our natural and built environment.  

• Internal support and mentoring are on tap, with collaboration and cooperation across all regions encouraged.  

• You’ll become part of an amazing, experienced, professional & friendly team, contributing and learning from some of the best in the environment field.  

• You’ll be working for an organisation whose flexible work environment allows you to better manage your lifestyle and work commitments.  

 
How to Apply  
A career with the Soil Conservation Service is waiting for you! Simply submit your resume (maximum 2 pages) and a brief cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining how your skills and experience match what we are looking for. We will then get back in touch after the closing date.  

 
Closing Date: Thursday 29th 2024 at 11:55pm 

For further information you can also download the Role Description.  

For any questions about this opportunity or clarification of what this role entails please contact Guy Lampert on guy.lampert@scs.nsw.gov.au or 0404 390 849 or Rowena McGeary on rowena.mcgeary@scs.nsw.gov.au or 0427 041 292 
 

Why for Us?  

As part of our team, you will be able to: 

• Deliver work with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy. 

• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team. 

• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you. 

Additional Information

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. 

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.