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About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Team Leader Field Operations to join the passionate Hunter Coast Area team based at the new Anna Bay office on the Worimi Conservation Lands. You will contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage, and work with the Aboriginal community through the joint management of the Worimi Conservation Lands. The Hunter Coast Area is small, busy and highly diverse, consisting of offshore islands, high visitation parks, and the largest mobile dune system in the southern hemisphere.

As a Team Leader Field Operations, you will manage the planning, development, implementation, management and delivery of approved works, projects and maintenance programs ensuring completion within required deadlines, quality, environmental and construction and safety standards, at or below approved budgets. You will lead and supervise a large team of field staff, and co-ordinate works program planning and reporting across the area as well as monitor and report on works program expenditure.

You will work closely with the Area Manager, Team Leader Ranger and Worimi Conservation Lands Board of Management, and be integral in managing day-to-day operational works to ensure the delivery of priority projects and programs. Through leadership and the fostering of a professional culture you will assist your team in delivering work to a high standard across the Hunter Coast Area.

About you

Your passion for Aboriginal joint management, your community and environment, coupled with proven leadership, strong people management skills, project management experience and attention to detail will be key to your success in this role. Together with your excellent planning, prioritisation, safety and construction management skills will help you deliver an extensive annual works program across the area. Exemplary interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills and enthusiasm and flexibility will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse, fast-paced role.

Essential requirements

• Project management skills and experience and the ability to effectively lead teams to ensure high staff performance and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work with professional and field-based staff to develop, implement and monitor programs across a broad geographic area.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise competing demands that involve the planning, management and completion of works programs and construction of park/recreational facilities including capital works programs.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a fire leadership role and incident control functions or willingness to undertake appropriate training to achieve required capability.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate and driver's licence including four-wheel driving certificate.

This is a physically active role suited to candidates of all genders who are fit, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and are eager to learn and develop the skills and qualifications needed to contribute toward improving and maintaining some of NSW's most precious natural places.

Applicants must meet the requirements of a specific medical assessment which is inclusive of a clearance to undertake the fitness test for firefighting fitness roles (i.e. moderate level Task-Based Assessment for Firefighters) within the 12-month probationary period, if relevant. The role holder must obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties.

Effective 1 January 2024, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).

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.
• Hunter Central Coast Branch Overview.

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.