• Team Leader opportunity
• Ongoing role located in Jindabyne or Tumut
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation
  
  

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

About the role
National Parks and Wildlife Service has an exciting opportunity that doesn’t come up every day for a Team Leader to join us on an ongoing capacity. As Team Leader – Roads, you will lead and manage a team of multi-disciplinary specialists, fostering a centre of excellence in program and project delivery. You will also coordinate the planning, procurement, and implementation of road and fire trail projects, working closely with consultants, contractors and key stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant and effective operations.

In this role, you will also oversee the development of detailed project plans, budgets and reporting, manage risk and quality controls and provide expert advice on NPWS’s extensive road networks. Duties also include administering fire access and fire trails programs, ensuring systems and processes are in place for consistent data capture and timely reporting along with collaborating with agencies such as Transport for NSW, Snowy Hydro, TransGrid, the Rural Fire Service and ski resort operators. You will contribute to the safe, sustainable and efficient delivery of infrastructure that supports both park operations and community needs!

About You
You are an experienced project or contract manager with a strong background in roads and infrastructure, skilled at leading teams to deliver complex work programs and ensuring the right expertise is in place to meet demanding priorities. Confident in managing contracts and day-to-day operations, you translate government and divisional objectives into clear direction for your team, driving accountability and outcomes. With proven experience in road maintenance and fire trail operations, you bring the capability to deliver safe, sustainable and compliant projects across the unique and beautiful landscape of Kosciuszko National Park.

Essential requirements

• Extensive experience in analysis, problem solving and project management with a proven ability to identify issues and manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage a team to consistently deliver a high quality customer service against agreed performance standards.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant, equivalent professional experience
  
  

For more information read the full ROLE DESCRIPTION and STATEMENT OF WORKS

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

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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 also refer to the STATEMENT OF WORKS when applying for this position.

Applications close Monday 15th September 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Greg Thomson, Principal Project Officer on (02) 6450 5593

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 [email protected] or contacting Amy Clifton, Talent Acquisition Specialist [email protected] or on 02 49273146 (please mention reference number 544827.

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