Team Leader

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Permanent ongoing role
• Full-time role - 35 hours per week + FlexTime
• Parramatta or Lidcombe (Albury, Wagga, Orange, Newcastle by negotiation) - hybrid working supported
• Salary ranges from $144,018 to $158,718 + super + leave loading

Our Environment Protection Science Branch is currently seeking to appoint a highly motivated Team Leader - Soil and Landscape Knowledge to lead a team of dedicated soil scientists delivering impactful soil and landscape knowledge and products to support contemporary environmental protection and restoration programs across NSW. You will guide the design and delivery of science projects that inform the protection and restoration of soil landscapes, land management and policy and regulations.

You will foster strong partnerships across government, research institutions and industry to share knowledge, strengthen capability and deliver impactful outcomes. This is a role for a leader who enjoys developing and implementing scientific programs and translating complex science into meaningful insights that help protect our environment and support a sustainable future for NSW.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative science leader who thrives working with high-achieving project teams to produce customer-focused outcomes. You are someone who inspires others, manages priorities effectively, values collaboration and thrives in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. You will have a background in soil science, landscape sciences or environmental science.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be passionate about working with stakeholders and end users to design scientific programs that meet contemporary land management needs
• Have experience leading innovative scientific programs or teams to deliver impactful scientific knowledge and products
• Be capable of delivering clear, high-quality insights to stakeholders on project outcomes and topics related to soil and landscape protection and restoration, climate change impacts, and land-use and strategic planning
• Have generated high quality scientific outputs including technical reports, plain English summaries, and briefing materials that inform decision making
• Foster and encourage a collaborative and inclusive approach that values knowledge sharing and cross disciplinary teamwork to achieve meaningful outcomes

Essential Requirements

• Relevant scientific qualifications in soil and/or environmental science
• Experience in developing, managing and leading rigorous soil, landscape or environmental science programs
• Experience in project management including finance, allocation of resources, and ability to report on results achieved
• Knowledge and experience in working with a diverse team and nurturing a safe and collaborative culture

For more information read the full Role Description:Team Leader - Soil and Landscape Knowledge

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.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter no more than 2 pages expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close 27 November 2025 at 11:55PM.

We encourage applicants to discuss the role and seek further information by contacting Kristen Clancy via or on

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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