• Ongoing fulltime role.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 plus employer's contribution to superannuation.
• Located in the Snowy Mountains (Jindabyne or Tumut).

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

Lead the Southern Ranges Roads and Fire Trail Team implementing vital parks programs including road maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, snow clearing and fire trail compliance.

About the role

Are you ready to take your career to new heights in one of Australia's most iconic landscapes? The National Parks and Wildlife Service is offering a rare, ongoing opportunity for a passionate Team Leader to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you'll champion the conservation and sustainable management of our parks and reserves, while leading a talented group of multi-disciplinary specialists dedicated to excellence in program and project delivery.

As Team Leader - Roads, you'll be at the centre of planning, procuring and implementing vital road and fire trail projects. You'll work alongside consultants, contractors and key stakeholders - including Transport for NSW, Snowy Hydro, TransGrid, the Rural Fire Service and local ski resorts - to deliver safe, effective and innovative solutions. Your leadership will ensure the seamless operation of our extensive road networks, supporting both park operations and the wider community.

From developing detailed project plans and managing budgets, to overseeing risk and quality controls, your expertise will help shape the future of Kosciuszko National Park and National Park estate across the Southern Ranges. You'll also play a key role in administering fire access and trail programs, ensuring robust data systems and timely reporting to keep our environment safe and accessible.

About You

We're looking for a driven project or contract manager with a strong background in roads and infrastructure, who thrives on leading high-performing teams to deliver complex projects. If you're confident managing contracts and translating strategic objectives into practical outcomes, you'll find this role both challenging and rewarding. Your experience in road maintenance and fire trail operations will make you an invaluable asset as we deliver safe, sustainable and compliant projects across the breathtaking terrain of the Southern Ranges.

If you're passionate about making a real difference and eager to contribute to the ongoing protection of our state's unique natural heritage, we want to hear from you!

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 of customer service.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent professional experience

For more information read the full Team Leader - Roads 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

• About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service.
• Visit a park.
• Southern Ranges Branch Overview