$125,693 - $138,510 + super + annual leave loading
Package includes base salary $125,693-$138,510, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Full time ongoing role Dubbo location preferred (Broken Hill, Moama, Buronga and Griffith locations by negotiation) Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state's environment and heritage Are you a strong Team Leader looking to manage complex conservation programs for our beautiful national parks and reserves?
About the role National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has a unique opportunity for a Team Leader Conservation to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.
The Team Leader Conservation will lead a team of committed pest and weed management, threatened species and data specialists to prioritise, plan and report on conservation programs and priorities across the branch. The team works closely with area staff, contractors and external stakeholders to identify the natural and cultural values of the reserve and deliver targeted threat mitigation, monitoring, and conservation programs. The position provides input into departmental policy and strategy development and broader conservation initiatives such as Assets of Intergenerational Significance.
About you Your strong communication and leadership skills are essential for the success of this role. The position manages a geographically dispersed team and must be able to travel within the branch. The ideal candidate will need to be able to drive a positive culture throughout the team. You'll have a level of autonomy to manage the planning, development, implementation, and delivery of approved works, projects, and maintenance programs.
Project management is critical to this role as you will be responsible for the coordination of projects, managing budgets and coordinating the associated contractors in-line with relevant departmental guidelines and procedures and quality expectations. You will review and contribute to the development of strategic planning documents such as pest management strategies, biodiversity and wildlife strategies, operational plans, plans of management, business and service delivery plans to ensure actions and objectives deliver on key NPWS priorities.
Appropriate degree qualification and/or equivalent experience relevant to the role. Experience in wildlife and ecological project management. Demonstrated extensive experience in the interpretation of legislation, and experience in dealing with environmental planning and assessment issues. Experience in the preparation, assessment and analysis of strategic and complex conservation proposals. 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.
Applications close: Sunday 20th April 2025 at 11.55pm For more information about the role please contact Tim O'Kelly, A/Manager Branch Programs, West Branch, NPWS on phone 0400 258 232.
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