Team Leader

Team Leader - Soil and Landscape Knowledge Join to apply for the Team Leader - Soil and Landscape Knowledge role at NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water . Permanent ongoing role Full-time role - 35 hours per week + FlexTime Parramatta or Lidcombe (Albury, Wagga, Orange, Newcastle by negotiation) - hybrid working supported Salary ranges from $144,018 to $158,718 + super + leave loading Our Environment Protection Science Branch is currently seeking to appoint a highly motivated Team Leader - Soil and Landscape Knowledge to lead a team of dedicated soil scientists delivering impactful soil and landscape knowledge and products to support contemporary environmental protection and restoration programs across NSW. You will guide the design and delivery of science projects that inform the protection and restoration of soil landscapes, land management and policy and regulations. You will foster strong partnerships across government, research institutions and industry to share knowledge, strengthen capability and deliver impactful outcomes. About You We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative science leader who thrives working with high-achieving project teams to produce customer-focused outcomes. You are someone who inspires others, manages priorities effectively, values collaboration and thrives in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. You will have a background in soil science, landscape sciences or environmental science. To be successful in this role you will: Be passionate about working with stakeholders and end users to design scientific programs that meet contemporary land management needs Have experience leading innovative scientific programs or teams to deliver impactful scientific knowledge and products Be capable of delivering clear, high-quality insights to stakeholders on project outcomes and topics related to soil and landscape protection and restoration, climate change impacts, and land-use and strategic planning Have generated high quality scientific outputs including technical reports, plain English summaries, and briefing materials that inform decision making Foster and encourage a collaborative and inclusive approach that values knowledge sharing and cross disciplinary teamwork to achieve meaningful outcomes Relevant scientific qualifications in soil and/or environmental science Experience in developing, managing and leading rigorous soil, landscape or environmental science programs Experience in project management including finance, allocation of resources, and ability to report on results achieved Knowledge and experience in working with a diverse team and nurturing a safe and collaborative culture To Apply If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter no more than 2 pages 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 27 November 2025 at 11:55PM. Please contact Kristen Clancy via or on for further information. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We encourage and support people with disability Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Mariam Barakat on (please mention reference number ). Find us on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube and LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr