• Exciting opportunity for a Team Leader, Events to oversee state-wide large-scale events, collaborating with NPWS and partners to enhance visitation, community engagement, and commercial and recreational activities.
• Package includes salary depending on experience ($125,693 - $138,510) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Ongoing, full-time role
• Located in Parramatta

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage

 

About the role

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Leader, Events to drive the planning and execution of over 150 third-party large-scale events across New South Wales national parks. In this pivotal role, you'll lead multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with government and private stakeholders, and deliver strategically significant events that enhance visitation, community engagement, and conservation efforts.

 

What you'll do:

• Oversee large-scale event planning, logistics, and execution.
• Develop and implement detailed event management plans.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and safety protocols.
• Foster partnerships to elevate tourism and recreation in National Parks.

Who you are:

You're a proven leader in event management, experienced in delivering complex, high-impact events. You excel at stakeholder collaboration, project management, and strategic planning. Passionate about tourism and conservation, you thrive in fast-paced environments and are driven to create

Essential requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in a senior project management role managing major public events and complex event projects in the public and / or private sector including outdoor events and incorporating significant budgets and complex deployment.
• Ability to work after hours, including weekends, as required.
• Australian Drivers Licence required.
• Knowledge and experience
• Detailed knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements governing relationships between event organisers and Government, particularly in relation to the coordination and delivery of major public events.
• Experience in event development and delivery including; project management, negotiating with external contractors and consultants, planning, programming, promotions, partnerships, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and risk and WHS management.

 

To view the Role Description: Team Leader Events

 

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

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

Visit a park

 

How to apply

Apply by answering all pre-screening questions, submit a current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

DCCEEW strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Linda Hall, Manager Tourism Partnerships & Events, on 0475 960 431 or via linda.hall@environment.nsw.gov.au

 

Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday, 8^th June 2025

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling 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?

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• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

 

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsws.gov.au or contacting Varvara Kuraeva on 0436 126 838 (please mention reference number 542343).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn 

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