Team Leader Land Acquisition

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

Working to secure clean, renewable and affordable energy.

Join our dynamic and evolving team to play a key role in securing future energy supplies for NSW by providing team leadership in the Operations and Compliance branch.

• Temporary opportunity (until Dec with possibility of extension/conversion to ongoing
• Full-time (35 hours per week) - flexible working available
• Office location Parramatta, hybrid working supported
• Clerk Grade 7/8 - Salary ranges from $113,574 - $ 125,720 + super

Our Energy Infrastructure Division is currently seeking to appoint a Team Leader, Land Acquisitions to oversee the day-to-day operations of the land acquisition assessment function to ensure efficient, accurate and timely processing of applications.

The role provides leadership and direction to the team, fostering high standards of customer service, implementing quality assurance measures, and driving continuous improvements to processes and systems. The team manages land acquisition matters for energy projects, including Renewable Energy Zones, HumeLink and gas pipelines. In this role you will be responsible for recruiting, onboarding training and supporting staff, including contractors during peak periods, to build capability and deliver consistent outcomes across the division.

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring experience in leading an assessment team. You will also be someone who can operate flexibly in a high workload environment where multiple competing deadlines occur, so you will be fluent in prioritising and managing workloads across the team.

Your demonstrated experience in land tenure matters will be highly beneficial to being successful in this role, as will your ability and willingness to learn and test existing positions and approaches.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Team Leader Land Acquisition EI Clerk 7-8

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

We look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role against the focus capabilities and key requirements of the position. Please note that this cover letter is mandatory for your application to be considered.

Applications close Thursday 6th November at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kathy Staggs via 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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