- Clerk Grade 11-12
- Package includes salary $145,378 - $168,130, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Two full time 12 months temporary roles
- Griffith location (negotiable within Riverina Area)
- Buronga location (negotiable within Lower Darling Area)
Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage
Two key roles leading and managing highly committed and cohesive teams implementing park management programs across a variety of national parks and reserves in the Riverina and Lower Darling regions.
About the roles
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) manages over 50 national parks and reserves in the Riverina and Lower Darling regions. Including Cocoparra, Kalyarr, Mungo, Murray Valley, Murrumbidgee Valley, Oolambeyan, Willandra, and Yanga National Parks.
The Murray-Riverina region is full of adventure and activity for all ages, such as camping, fishing, picnicking and boating and includes large stands of River Red Gums.
The Lower Darling region boasts the magnificent lunette “Walls of China” in Mungo National Park and other dry lakes in the World Heritage listed Willandra Lakes Region.
Both Areas are involved in managing water resources, including flows that support significant vegetation communities and threatened and protected species. Both Areas include numerous important Aboriginal cultural heritage sites and require skills in Aboriginal community engagement and cultural heritage management including joint management.
The Area Managers are relied upon to lead large teams and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across national parks and reserves to implement and deliver critical park management programs, visitor services and infrastructure management and translate strategies into operational outcomes for the NSW Government. You’ll oversee 30 plus staff in either location.
These pivotal and highly rewarding roles require strong financial and project management skills to effectively deliver critical insurance works. As one of 4 Area Managers working closely with the West Branch Director, you’ll be integral in helping to lead the protection and conservation of some of the most precious national parks in NSW. As part of your responsibilities, you will also work closely with Aboriginal Joint Management Boards, so your previous experience communicating, collaborating and negotiating successfully with external stakeholders will be important in this role. Key program areas managed by the role include:
- fire planning, preparedness and response
- visitor safety and management
- environmental assessment and conservation planning
- threatened species conservation
- feral animal and weed control
- Aboriginal community engagement and cultural heritage management including joint management
- asset management
- historic heritage conservation
- finance management
- systems management
About you
We are looking for highly experienced, strategic, relatable leaders with a strong collaborative nature and operational acumen, to successfully lead a large team, including field staff, rangers, project, and administration staff who work across different locations. You will be a highly skilled communicator, who can effectively lead change and deliver high performance. You will have previous management experience, leading a multidisciplinary team within a protected area system environment or related field with a focus on leadership and service delivery and effectiveness.
Essential Requirements
- Extensive experience managing diverse, dispersed and multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic and changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver a diverse range of park management operations and visitor services aligned to strategic organisational outcomes and competence in incident management planning and control.
- Extensive experience and proven ability to exercise sound judgement in working in a senior function including the provision of advice on management of various issues and provision of high level support.
- Proven ability to work in collaboration with local communities and key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal communities to deliver cultural and environmental outcomes; and/or demonstrated ability in working with Aboriginal boards and committees under joint management arrangements.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
To view the Role Description: Manager (Area)
Who we are
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.
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
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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: Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at 11.55pm
Should you require more information about the role please contact Darren Pitt, A/Director, West Branch, NPWS, mobile 0427 212 255 or email Darren.Pitt@environment.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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsws.gov.au or contacting Marie-Claire Bleakley on 0407 789 021 (please mention reference number 541924).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.
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