Manager Ecological Health

• Manager Ecological Health
• Package includes Clerk Grade 11-12 salary $149,739- $173,174 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Ongoing full-time role
• Located at Parramatta (location negotiable)

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

About the Role

Our national parks are extraordinary places. They make up more than 9.5% of New South Wales across various desert, forest, alpine and coastal ecosystems. Around 85% of approximately 900 threatened species in New South Wales are found on the national park estate. Measuring ecological health, and linking this to our investment in management actions, is the key to delivering effective conservation for our national parks.

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Manager Ecological Health to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora and fauna. Central to this is the implementation of a World-leading Performance Scorecard initiative that will systematically collect and report on ecological data to support adaptive and effective park management.

About You

You will have the skills and experience to lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive eco-health monitoring program across eight sites representative of the varied ecosystems across New South Wales.  You will be expected to support the establishment and ongoing management of best practice and innovative systems, plans and processes. You will be an accomplished project manager, equally at ease developing new monitoring technology, providing expert briefings to senior executives or in the field deploying survey equipment.

NPWS is committed to building a robust pipeline of talent and ensuring strong representation of women in leadership roles. We aim to achieve a balanced and diverse leadership team. As such, we strongly encourage female candidates who possess the necessary capabilities and experience for these roles to apply.

Essential requirements

• A relevant degree / tertiary qualification in environmental science, ecology or related field and a strong understanding of ecological monitoring principles.
• Current Australian driver's Licence

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Ecological Health NPWS Clerk Grade 11-12

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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To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter 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 Monday 17th November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Richard Kingswood, Director Biodiversity & Eco Health via

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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