Biodiversity Offsets Lead - Hybrid, Strategic Impact

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 157,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking a Senior Team Leader to drive the delivery and continuous improvement of biodiversity offset programs in New South Wales. You will lead a high-performing team, guide credit equivalence, transactions and retirements, and influence policy as the organisation navigates legislative and operational change.

The role requires strategic leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and delivery of meaningful environmental outcomes

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex biodiversity programs, projects or operational teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to interpret policy and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead biodiversity offset programs across NSW and guide retirement of credits.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team to deliver outcomes.
• Drive strategic biodiversity reforms and influence policy and operations.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to implement program objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Project management

Job description

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking a Senior Team Leader to drive the delivery and continuous improvement of biodiversity offset programs in New South Wales. You will lead a high-performing team, guide credit equivalence, transactions and retirements, and influence policy as the organisation navigates legislative and operational change.

The role requires strategic leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and delivery of meaningful environmental outcomes