Project Lead Marine Programs

About the Role

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Lead marine conservation programs that protect threatened species, restore habitats and deliver lasting environmental outcomes across NSW.
• Temporary, full-time opportunity (up to June 2029), 35 hours per week.
• Parramatta office location, hybrid working supported.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $138,454 to $152,686 pa + super.

Our Marine Programs team is currently seeking to appoint a Project Lead Marine Programs to lead the delivery of a major marine conservation initiative that aims to protect marine biodiversity and threatened species across NSW.

As the Project Lead Marine Programs, you’ll lead the Seabirds to Seascapes project, bringing together government, scientific and community partners to deliver conservation outcomes for marine species and habitats across NSW. You’ll coordinate project delivery, manage performance and risks, provide expert advice and build the partnerships needed to achieve lasting environmental outcomes. This is an opportunity to contribute to conservation initiatives that make a tangible difference to the state’s marine environment.

About You

You bring experience leading complex environmental, marine or biodiversity conservation projects and can successfully coordinate programs involving multiple stakeholders, priorities and funding requirements. You have strong project management skills, sound environmental knowledge and a proven ability to deliver outcomes in collaborative settings.

You build trusted relationships, communicate clearly with a range of audiences and work effectively across organisations to achieve shared goals. You are organised, solutions-focused and comfortable navigating competing priorities while maintaining momentum and delivering quality outcomes.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in developing and leading projects or programs in marine estate management or biodiversity conservation.
• Extensive experience in developing, implementing and monitoring strategic and operational plans for the delivery of large complex projects, with a demonstrated track record of providing direction and achieving results through multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams from a variety of organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and foster relationships with peers including in government agencies and external clients and collaborators to deliver conservation programs.
• Experience in managing external stakeholders to meet project (including budget) reporting requirements.

Essential Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Science, a relevant natural resource discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Current Australian driver’s license and ability and willingness to travel throughout the state when required.

For more information, applicants are encouraged to read the full Role Description for Project Lead Marine Programs.

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.

DCCEEW acknowledges the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and is committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Applicants are asked to read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to their circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

To Apply

Applicants should submit their application, including a copy of their resume and a cover letter expressing their interest and suitability for the role.

Please note that to be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close: Sunday 4 October 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should applicants require further information about the role, they may contact Coral Latella via coral.latella@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0468 404 150.

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.

DCCEEW’s goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. It is committed to making the state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Its 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.

If applicants require an adjustment for their application process, they may contact the Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Alexandra Blair on 02 8275 1761 (mentioning reference number 552973).

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to use the Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles, or to contact the Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

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