- Manager Invasive Species
- Package includes salary $145,378 to $168,130 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Temporary full-time Clerk Grade 11-12 opportunity 1st September to 10th October 2025
- Located in Newcastle (negotiable)
Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage
About the role
The Conservation Programs Branch of National Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking a Manager for the Invasive Species Unit. The NPWS Invasive Species Unit provides strategic direction, coordination and best practice specialist support to invasive species management across NSW national parks to deliver demonstrated conservation and biosecurity outcomes in collaboration with government and non-government partners. The unit supports the safe and compliant delivery of risk-based, data driven programmes that allow for adaptive management and build organisational capability.
As the Manager, you will lead a geographically dispersed team while being accountable for supporting the coordination of feral animal and weed control programs state-wide. This includes
development and maintenance of policy, procedure, standards and protocols, coordination of monthly business reporting, implementation of feral animal and weed management strategies, including supporting development of control plans, coordination of specialist resources to support aerial control, identification of priority monitoring activities, capability development, and support to the NPWS executive and government with advice and support for sometimes politically and environmentally sensitive issues.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Extensive experience in leading strategic programs in conservation, particularly in the management of threats such as feral animals, weeds, and other biosecurity matters.
- Experience representing a government agency at high level industry and public forums to foster effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Detailed understanding of government processes, policy and procedures, including their application to ecological management and conservation.
Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in invasive species management programs.
- Driver’s licence
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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.
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
What we do
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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.
Applications close 11.55pm Monday 11 August 2025
Should you require further information about the role please contact Peta Rose, Manager Invasive Species Unit, peta.rose@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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 Graeme Ellis on 0437 236 477 (please mention reference number 544118).
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