• Shape whole-of-government approaches to contaminated land management through expert environmental leadership.
• Clerk Grade 11/12 - $149,739 to $173,174 plus superannuation
• Ongoing, Full-time
• Location: Parramatta

The role

The Senior Manager, Remediation Sites leads complex contaminated land and remediation projects across NSW. The role provides expert scientific and technical advice, oversees investigations and remediation programs, and ensures compliance with environmental legislation and industry best practice.

You will lead a small team, manage environmental contractors, collaborate with consultants and auditors, and deliver high-quality outcomes within budget and time constraints.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop best-practice procedures, guidelines and templates for contaminated land and remediation work
• Provide specialist environmental and scientific advice to guide decision-making
• Lead the development of innovative and cost-effective remediation solutions
• Manage and mentor a professional site remediation team
• Review contractor reports for scientific accuracy and quality
• Oversee contaminated site assessments, due diligence, investigations and remediation
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997
• Work collaboratively with consultants, contractors, auditors and government stakeholders

For more information read the full role description Senior Manager Remediation Sites PWD PDNSW Clk Gde 11-12 RD 30102025 1 (1).docx

What you will bring to the role

• Strong expertise in contaminated land, remediation, environmental science or hydrogeology
• Ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated leadership capability and experience managing high-performing teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under pressure
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills across government and industry

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology or a related discipline
• A current and valid NSW Driver Licence
• Willingness to travel across NSW to project sites

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

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 2nd March 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ezio Di Giovanni on ezio.di.giovanni@dpie.nsw.gov.au

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A talent 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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'. Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.