Project Lead Marine Programs

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 138,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Parramatta location

Job summary

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking a Project Lead Marine Programs to steer a major marine conservation initiative across NSW. You will lead the Seabirds to Seascapes project, coordinating government, scientific and community partners to achieve tangible biodiversity outcomes.

The role emphasizes delivery, stakeholder management, and strategic guidance. Hybrid work is supported with a Parramatta office location.

Qualifications

• Experience leading marine or biodiversity conservation projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder programs.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Seabirds to Seascapes project for NSW marine conservation.
• Coordinate delivery, manage performance and risks across partners.
• Provide expert advice and build enduring partnerships.
• Deliver conservation outcomes for marine species and habitats.

Skills

Marine project leadership

Biodiversity conservation

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Risk and performance management

Cross‑agency collaboration

Education

Science degree or natural resource discipline

Job description

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.
• 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 read the full Role Description: 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.

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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your 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.

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

Should you require further information about the role please contact Coral Latella via [e-mail] or on 0468 404 150.

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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.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [e-mail] or contacting Alexandra Blair on 02 8275 1761 (please mention reference number 552973).

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