Team Leader, Land Acquisitions and Dealings

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**

**_ Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._**
- **Team Leader, Land Acquisition (Clerk Grade 9/10)**:

- **Package includes salary, depending on experience, $120,859 - $133,183 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**:

- **Ongoing full-time role available**:

- **Location - Parramatta (negotiable).**

**About the role**

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique ongoing opportunity for a Team Leader to work as part of the business unit who contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

The Team Leader, Acquisitions and Assessments, is responsible for leading a technical team managing diverse and varied property transactions to support the growth of the protected area in NSW. The key functions include end to end processes for the purchasing and acquisition of land, facilitating land transfers, and disposing of land, while effectively managing budgets to fulfill NSW Government and Corporate objectives.

**About You**

We are looking for individuals who are passionate and experienced in managing various property transactions, including the acquisition of land through both a compulsory and voluntary and negotiated agreement process. Problem solving, project management and working collaboratively are skills which will see the successful applicant thrive in this ongoing role. Your project planning skills will be key in juggling and meeting competing priorities, while your ability to motivate and influence your team will be the key to achieving outcomes in a busy and changing environment. To be successful in the role, you will also have:

- strong leadership skills to manage a diverse team and to implement the State-wide land acquisition program
- very strong facilitation and negotiation skills
- the ability to identify issues and manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
- a high attention to detail and great communication skills

**Essential requirements**
- Degree or equivalent qualifications in property valuation, land economics, or other relevant property related discipline and/or equivalent professional experience.

For more information read the full Role Description**:Team Leder Land Acquisition**

**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**

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**To Apply**

**Applications close - Monday, 25 November 2025 at 11:55PM.**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

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.

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