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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

 

• Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering environmental water and floodplain outcomes across NSW
• Senior Team Leader Environmental Water and Floodplains (Environment Officer Class 12)
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $152,677 to $167,562 + super

 

The Water for the Environment team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Team Leader, Environmental Water and Floodplains to lead the delivery of environmental water management, floodplain planning, monitoring, reporting, community engagement and related program activities across the Macquarie, Lachlan, Snowy and Hunter regions.

This role leads a multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed team to deliver high-quality environmental water and floodplain outcomes, including supporting Basin Plan requirements, providing high-level technical advice and contributing to the conservation of wetlands, floodplains and river systems.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in coordinating complex program delivery, supporting evidence-based decision-making, preparing high-level advice and representing the Department in forums with government, community and other stakeholders.

 

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong knowledge of environmental water management and relevant policy and legislative frameworks. You will have experience developing, implementing and monitoring strategic and operational plans for complex programs, with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will be a confident communicator and collaborative leader, with the ability to provide sound technical advice, prepare high-level written material and engage effectively with senior stakeholders, government agencies, landholders, community groups and other partners. You will be comfortable navigating complex and sensitive issues, using evidence to support decision-making and driving practical solutions that contribute to wetland, floodplain and river conservation outcomes.

 

Key knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of the operational and strategic requirements for the successful delivery of environmental water programs in the context of current policy and legislative frameworks.
• Experience developing, implementing and monitoring strategic and operational plans for the delivery of complex programs, with a demonstrated track record of providing direction and achieving results through multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience in engaging in development and floodplain planning processes including major water projects and floodplain works and related legislation.

 

Essential requirements

• A degree in Science or in a relevant natural resource discipline.

 

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Team Leader, Environmental Water and Floodplains

 

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 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: Monday 29 June 2026 at 11:55PM.

 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Debbie Love via Debbie.Love@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0429 770 139.

 

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?

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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 Tori Basnet on 0400 543 556 (please mention reference number 550843).

 

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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