Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Partner, influence and deliver lasting environmental outcomes
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $152,677 to $167,562 + super
Our Planning & Assessment team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Team Leader to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping sustainable land use and biodiversity outcomes across NSW.
About the role
As a Senior Team Leader, you will lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team responsible for integrating biodiversity considerations into regional planning. You will drive the delivery of biodiversity certification and provide expert advice on complex planning and environmental assessment issues, ensuring alignment with legislative frameworks and government priorities.
This is a highly visible role where you will collaborate with government agencies, industry and community stakeholders to address environmental challenges and influence policy and planning outcomes. You will represent the organisation in strategic forums, prepare high-level advice and briefings for senior executives and the Minister, and navigate complex and often sensitive issues to deliver balanced, practical solutions.
We’re looking for a strong and resilient leader with deep expertise in environmental planning, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to lead teams through complexity, change and competing priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes while leading impactful work that supports sustainable development and biodiversity conservation across NSW.
About You
We are seeking a confident and experienced leader who will lead a team to deliver front-loading nature and biodiversity considerations in regional planning with a focus on biodiversity certification, and a passion for delivering sustainable biodiversity outcomes. You will be a strategic thinker who can navigate complex legislative and policy environments, while providing clear, evidence-based advice on challenging and often sensitive issues.
You will have a proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders, and influence outcomes across government, industry and the community. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise advice for senior executives and decision-makers.
Resilient and adaptable, you thrive in fast-paced environments with competing priorities and are comfortable managing change, ambiguity and high-profile work. Most importantly, you are motivated to make a meaningful impact by contributing to balanced, practical solutions that support biodiversity conservation and sustainable development across NSW.
Essential Requirements –
- Tertiary degree in Environmental Science and/or demonstrated equivalent professional experience
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Team Leader Planning Biodiversity Certification
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.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)
Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.
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.
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.
Applications close Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Allison Treweek via Allison.Treweek@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 02 6229 7082
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.nsw.gov.au or contacting (Lila Snow) on 02 9995 5095 (please mention reference number 550450.
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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