- Ongoing full-time opportunity located in Ulladulla
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $130,721 to $144,050 + employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage
About the role
The Team Leader Field Operations is responsible for leading a geographically dispersed team to deliver a complex and varied works program. The role is a pivotal part of the Area leadership team, both an office and field-based position dealing with many complex matters simultaneously. On a day-to-day basis you’ll be managing, developing and coordinating staff and contractors and prioritising operations across the area.
Project management is critical to this role as you will be responsible for the coordination of a number of projects and programs, managing budgets, assigning resources and engaging contractors following all departmental procedures and quality expectations. We manage and maintain campgrounds, picnic areas, walking tracks, roads, cultural sites and operational infrastructure. We also undertake fire, pest and conservation management.
We are passionate about the spectacular parks and reserves we manage. We live and work in a vibrant community and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including Aboriginal joint management committees.
About you
You’re someone who:
- Enjoys leading teams and bringing out the best in people (especially in practical, field-based environments).
- Can manage multiple projects at once, set priorities, and keep work moving even when conditions change.
- Has strong operational judgement and takes safety seriously — you model it, reinforce it, and expect it.
- Can build respectful working relationships with a wide range of people — from contractors and suppliers to community stakeholders and other agencies.
- Manage a diverse range of operational staff that work 7 days a week.
Essential requirements
- Project management skills and experience and the ability to effectively lead teams to ensure high staff performance and standards
- Demonstrated ability to work with professional and field, operational; based staff to develop, implement and monitor programs across a broad geographic area
- Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise competing demands that involve the planning, management and completion of works programs and construction of park/recreational facilities including capital works programs.
- Demonstrated ability to perform a fire leadership role and incident control functions or willingness to undertake appropriate training to achieve required capability.
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate and driver’s licence including four-wheel driving certificate.
This is a physically active role suited to candidates of all genders who are fit, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and are eager to learn and develop the skills and qualifications needed to contribute toward improving and maintaining NSW’s most precious natural places.
Applicants must meet the requirements of a specific medical assessment which is inclusive of a clearance to undertake the fitness test for firefighting fitness roles (i.e. moderate level Task-Based Assessment for Firefighters) within the 12-month probationary period, if relevant.
The role holder must obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties.
For more information read the Role Description
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
To Apply
Submit your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
Applications close 19 July 2026 at 11:55pm
For further information about the role please contact Andi Dimmock, Manager Area via andi.dimmock@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4454 9503.
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.npws.gov.au or contacting Alexandra Blair on 02 8275 1761 (mention reference number 550392).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.
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