Team Leader Rangers

**Team Leader Rangers, Clerk Grade 9/10**:

- **Temporary to 30 June 2027, located in Mosman**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $12**9,464** to $1**42,665 plus superannuation and leave loading**

**_ Do you want your 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 an exciting opportunity for a temporary part-time Team Leader Ranger (TLR) to work as part of the Sydney North team in Greater Sydney Branch and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal, and historic heritage.

The TLR is an integral leadership role supporting a team of professional Rangers and is responsible for achieving the agency's goals by setting clear objectives and tasks. The role is highly diverse and mainly office based but field work in surrounding reserves is still a regular requirement. The TLR is expected to have a broad understanding of all the Area's projects and be able to provide strategic policy and program advice and assistance as required.

The TLR reports directly to the Area Manager and is expected to work to identify and manage key issues affecting the Area within government and the community. The TLR is regarded a senior management role with significant influence in supporting the Area Manager and Team Leader Field Operations to achieve coordinated conservation and community outcomes. The TLR must ensure information flow, planning and reporting relevant to the field operations of the Area and that internal and external project contractors' and consultants' requirements are met.

**About You**
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about conservation, land management and working collaboratively. Your staff management and strategic project management 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 and cross-cultural communication skills to manage a diverse team in multiple locations
- Advanced facilitation and negotiation skills
- The ability to juggle competing priorities to meet deadlines
- A high attention to detail
- Expert project planning skills and discipline to ensure due process is followed
- Sound IT capabilities, particularly in databases, common MS Office software and some GIS experience
- Industry experience including environmental assessment skills.

**Essential Requirements**
- Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent
- Applicants must meet the requirements of a firefighting medical which is inclusive of a clearance to undertake frontline firefighting roles. The applicant must pass the task-based fitness assessment to a moderate level within the probationary period (up to 12 months) and annually thereafter. _
- The role holder must obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties._

For more information read the Role Description: Team Leader Rangers

**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
Visit a park
Greater Sydney Branch Overview

**To Apply**

**Applications close: Thursday 25 September 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 ag