Lead strategic planning and delivery of priorities related to climate and biodiversity science, and evaluation and reporting

• Provide strategic direction, coordination and management of science priorities
• Be part of a great team delivering exciting and influential science
• Flexible working arrangements

Are you a visionary leader, passionate about the environment and driven to make an impact? Here's your chance to make a lasting impact on South Australia's biodiversity and environment.

We are looking for a Team Leader  - Environmental Science Evaluation, Integration and Partnerships to lead our team of expert scientists, providing cutting-edge scientific advice and shape environmental policies that will benefit generations to come.

In this pivotal role, your strategic direction, coordination and management will support leading teams in the development and delivery of climate science, biodiversity science and knowledge and evaluation and reporting priorities for South Australia. This is more than just a leadership position - its an opportunity to influence environmental policy and decision-making at the highest level, ensuring our initiatives are grounded in rigorous, credible and purpose-driven science.

If you're passionate about making a tangible impact on environmental initiatives and eager to lead with innovation and collaboration, then we want you on our team! Join us in shaping a sustainable future for South Australia and beyond. Apply now and be part of something truly transformative.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-level strategic oversight and direction of climate and biodiversity knowledge along with state evaluation and reporting to support the management of our state's natural resources
• Leading staff to deliver work of the Environmental Science Evaluation, Integration and Partnerships team in the Science and Information Branch
• Manage the effective delivery of trusted science, data and information to assure it is fit-for-purpose and aligned with policy and management objectives
• Building strong, collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders, universities and government bodies.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.