Team Leader Field Operations

Exciting opportunity for a Team Leader Field Operations - a perfect role for those passionate about conservation and land management
- Package includes annual salary ($120,859 to $133,183), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Temporary full-time role until 30 June 2026
- Located in Ulladulla.

**_ Do you want to 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 a unique opportunity for a Team Leader Field Operations to join the passionate South Coast Area team. You will contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage, and work with the Aboriginal community.

As a Team Leader Field Operations, you will oversee the planning, development, implementation, and delivery of approved works, projects, and maintenance programs. You will ensure these are completed on time, within budget, and in line with quality, environmental, construction, and safety standards. Leading and supervising a large team of field staff, you will coordinate works program planning and reporting across the area, while also monitoring and reporting on program expenditures.

You will collaborate closely with the Area Manager to manage day-to-day operational activities, ensuring the successful delivery of priority projects and programs. Through effective leadership and the cultivation of a professional team culture, you will support your team in consistently delivering high-quality work across the Shoalhaven Area.

**About you**

Your passion for the community and environment, combined with proven leadership, strong people management skills, and project management experience, will be essential to your success in this role. With exceptional attention to detail and outstanding planning, prioritisation, safety, and construction management abilities, you will drive the successful delivery of a comprehensive annual works program across the area.

Your exemplary interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, along with your enthusiasm and flexibility, will enable you to excel in this diverse, fast-paced role. Additionally, your project management expertise and ability to lead teams effectively will ensure high staff performance and the maintenance of high standards.

**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.
- 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._

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**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

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South Coast Branch Overview

**How to apply**

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