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Biodiversity Conversation & Science division is seeking a Senior Team Leader, Restoration Science!

• Temporary role until February 2027, part time job-share opportunity (3 days per week or 0.6 Full Time Equivalent)
• Office location - Parramatta or key Science & Insights location
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $153,138 to $164,031 + Super

The Senior Team Leader designs and drives the strategic delivery of restoration science and research projects for DCCEEW across multiple land tenures and multiple internal and external partners that support successful ecosystem restoration, support the delivery of the Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) review recommendations and landscape-scale restoration under the NSW Plan for Nature and the NSW Nature Strategy

About you

• Relevant scientific qualifications.
• High-level experience in developing, leading and delivering rigorous science and research projects
• High-level experience in developing and maintaining a range of collaborative internal and external relationships and networks essential to successful project delivery
• Passionate about leading and growing multi-disciplinary government research leading to positive on-ground biodiversity conservation and restoration outcomes

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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

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.