Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Senior Team Leader Outreach and Partnerships (Environment Officer Class 12)
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Location is flexible; however, preference will be given to candidates based within the Murray–Darling Basin due to the travel requirements of the role
• Office attendance is required a minimum of three days per week
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $152,677 to $167,562 + super

Our Water for the Environment team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Team Leader to lead a high-performing team delivering quality stakeholder engagement, communications and partnerships across communities, including strong and meaningful partnerships with First Nations people.

This role requires demonstrated experience in First Nations engagement and partnership, along with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills within the water or natural resources sector, including experience working with central media.

As part of a newly established team, you will be comfortable operating in an evolving environment, with the ability to manage change effectively and bring structure to emerging priorities. You will bring strong strategic thinking, planning and organisational skills to support the coordination and delivery of a complex and developing body of work, including programs such as Healing Country.

About You

The successful candidate will be an active member of the leadership team, contributing across the Branch to identify opportunities, drive value-add initiatives and support integrated ways of working. The role also encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• budget and resource management
• workplace health and safety oversight
• training, mentoring and team capability development
• project and workload management
• internal and external stakeholder relationship management
• providing strategic and operational support to the Director.

For more information read the full Role Description:   Senior Team Leader Outreach and Partnerships CPHR

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 you’re 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, 3 June 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager, Dr Julie-Anne Harty via julie-anne.harty@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0417 555 180.

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.

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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 Vithiya Yogarajah on 2 9995 5011 (please mention reference number 550464).

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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