Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Lead a team to coordinate and support community and stakeholder advisory groups to facilitate inclusive representation and help shape environmental water planning and delivery to achieve meaningful outcomes for rivers, ecosystems and regional communities across NSW.
- Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
- Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
- Environment Officer Class 10
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $138,454 to $152,686 + super
Our Water for the Environment team is seeking to appoint a Team Leader, Advisory Group Engagement to lead a team supporting Environmental Water Advisory Groups (EWAGs) and the Snowy Advisory Committee. This role helps ensure community, stakeholder and First Nations perspectives are represented in environmental water planning and delivery across NSW and supports meaningful participation in environmental water decision-making.
As Team Leader, you will provide leadership and direction to a high-performing team delivering advisory group operations across NSW. This includes overseeing governance and secretariat services, stakeholder engagement, communications, member recruitment, appointment and induction processes, and records management. You will work closely with advisory group members, communities, First Nations representatives and internal stakeholders to support participation and the effective integration of advice into environmental water planning and delivery.
You will lead the coordination of meeting processes, communications and engagement activities, support advisory group governance, and ensure compliance with relevant legislative, policy and record-keeping requirements.
You will prepare advice, briefings and communication materials on issues affecting environmental water management, while identifying opportunities to strengthen advisory group operations and enhance member engagement across NSW.
This is a rewarding opportunity to combine leadership, engagement and project management skills while contributing to the sustainable management of NSW's water resources.
About You
You are an experienced people leader with strong program or project management experience and a demonstrated ability to lead and support governance processes, stakeholder engagement and collaborative decision making.
You are comfortable working in complex environments and can build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders who may have differing priorities and perspectives. You can communicate complex information clearly, facilitate constructive discussions and help translate feedback into practical outcomes.
You bring strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining a focus on high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in a senior program or project management role supporting governance arrangements, working groups, advisory groups and/or committees to achieve program or project outcomes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with experience working across community, First Nations, government and partner organisations.
- Experience leading governance, communications, stakeholder engagement activities, meeting processes and advisory group operations.
- Experience supporting advisory group member recruitment, appointment and induction processes, including the establishment of new groups and onboarding of members.
- Demonstrated knowledge of government and public administration processes, protocols and issues management.
- Proven leadership capability with experience supporting and developing staff in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare briefings, reports and communication materials for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and communicate complex advice and stakeholder feedback, and use it to inform planning, decision-making and program delivery.
Desirable
- Knowledge of environmental water management, natural resource management, or the policy and legislative frameworks that support environmental water planning and delivery outcomes.
Essential Requirements
- Qualifications in a relevant discipline such as communications, project management, environmental science, natural resource management, and/or equivalent experience.
For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader, Advisory Group Engagement
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.
To Apply
If you are excited by the opportunity to lead a team that supports community and stakeholder participation in environmental water management across NSW, we look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining 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 Sunday, 2nd August 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Rebecca Ballard – Senior Team Leader via rebecca.ballard@dcceew.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.nsw.gov.au or contacting Stacey Cooper on 02 9585 6811 (please mention reference number 550829).
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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