Team Leader Early Change Monitoring A&Sp

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._
- **Join a dedicated, passionate and supportive team working to prevent harm to our environment.**:

- **Temporary (30 Jun 2026) full-time opportunity**:

- **Office location - Parramatta or regional location**:

- **Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125,487 to $138,386 + Super**

**About the role**

The Team Leader, Early Change Monitoring manages a team to deliver critical aspects of the Early Change Monitoring (ECM) Program.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing a team of up to 5 direct reports to deliver the Early Change Monitoring Program by assessing satellite detections of potential land clearing activities and engaging directly with landholders
- Leading the implementation of continuous program improvements for the Early Change Monitoring Program
- Develop strategic planning documents and workplans to ensure key performance indicators are met.
- Support the Senior Team Leader Audit & Strategic Projects to build and maintain collaborative relationships with partner agencies and key stakeholders
- Detect changes in the operational context and take the initiative to address issues that impact on the effectiveness of compliance programs.

**About You**

Key knowledge and experience:

- Superior knowledge of the operational and strategic requirements for the successful design, undertaking and evaluation of complex compliance and governance programs, monitoring, audits and investigations in the context of dynamic policy and legislative frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic analysis and program design and delivery including project management, stakeholder collaboration and negotiation to facilitate effective engagement and outcomes.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy.
- Experience in Environmental assessment, including use of satellite imagery

For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader Early Change Monitoring A&SP

**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.

**About the Early Change Monitoring Program**

The purpose of the Early Change Monitoring program is to engage with landholders to protect biodiversity at a property scale by supporting them to manage their land in accordance with the land management framework.

The Early Change Monitoring Program uses satellite imagery for rapid identification of land clearing to enable early intervention with landholders.

Early outreach is an integral part of the program, to inform landholders of their responsibilities and effectively minimise harm to biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage values.

**To Apply**

**Applications close Sunday 17 November 2024 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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