Team Leader Business Support

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, flexible work arrangements

Accrued days off in addition to Annual

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) seeks a Team Leader to guide a small team delivering business enabling services and procurement activities in support of its strategic objectives.

You will partner with the BCT Executive and Senior Leaders to drive workforce initiatives, governance and performance reporting, while delivering high-value corporate support across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Demonstrates problem-solving abilities and opportunities for process improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders professionally and tactfully.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Sound judgement, discretion and confidentiality for sensitive matters.
• Diplomatic, adaptable and solution-focused in challenging situations.
• Experience supporting Executives and Senior Leaders with high-quality advice and data.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports and data insights for performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team delivering business enabling services and procurement activity.
• Partner with the BCT Executive and senior leaders to ensure governance and reporting quality.
• Provide expert advice on people, culture, facilities, finance and operational processes.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

Diplomacy

Executive support

Dashboards & reporting

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Temporary 12 month full-time backfill opportunity (possibility of extension)
• Office location: Parramatta OR Albury (other BCT office in NSW upon negotiation and availability). Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $138,454 to $152,686 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
  

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT), as part of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), has an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to lead a high performing team in strategic projects, and the coordination and delivery of a diverse range of business enabling services and procurement activities that support the BCT in achieving its strategic and operational objectives

This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and people with disability (as defined in Disability Discrimination Act 1992) are encouraged to apply.

About the role

In this 12-month parental leave back-fill position, you will lead a small team in the coordination and delivery of a diverse range of business enabling services and procurement activities that enable the Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) to achieve its strategic and operational objectives. You will partner closely with the BCT Executive, Senior Leaders and employees to deliver high-quality corporate support across people and culture, procurement, business operations, accommodation and facilities, financial administration, project management and organisational reporting.

This is a diverse and collaborative leadership role, providing expert advice, leading business improvement projects, driving workforce and culture initiatives, and ensuring effective governance and service delivery. You will work closely with corporate partners across the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) to support an engaged, diverse and high-performing organisation.

Working in a small, supportive and solutions-focused team, you will have the opportunity to influence organisational outcomes, drive continuous improvement and build strong relationships across the BCT and the wider Department.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• has strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships
• demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for identifying opportunities process improvement
• has exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders, navigating differing expectations, viewpoints and interests with professionalism and tact
• excels in managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, whilst supporting team outcomes
• exercises sound judgement, discretion and confidentiality when assessing and providing advice on sensitive, complex or potentially contentious matters
• is diplomatic, adaptable and solution-focused, with the ability to navigate challenging situations and achieve positive outcomes
• has experience supporting Executive and Senior Leaders by providing high-quality advice, analysis and information to inform decision-making
• has experience developing dashboards, reports and data insights that support organisational performance monitoring and executive reporting

Key knowledge and experience

• Extensive experience in a similar role and operating environment including managing a team, projects and a diverse set of business services such as administrative support, office systems, records management, office accommodation, procurement, concessions and leasing, information technology, and reporting
• Knowledge of best practice project management methodologies and experience of project management
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated extensive experience in a similar role and operating environment.

For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader Business Support

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.

If you think you might have a conflict of interest related to the scheme, or you are unsure, please discuss this with the hiring manager.

The Department is committed to protecting the public interest and public trust in the exercise of its functions. These values, together with transparency and accountability, are integral to the administration of the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme. For more information, please contact the hiring manager.

The BCT also has restrictions on staff participation in its funded PLC programs. No additional funding, beyond that already agreed to by the BCT, may be sought or approved during time as a BCT employee or for a 12-month period following termination of employment.

If you (or a close family member) participate in the BOS scheme or already hold a funded agreement with the BCT and require further information before submitting your application, please contact the hiring manager.

What we can offer you

The BCT is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. Here are some of our benefits:

• A great, friendly culture that cares about each other and the environment we work to protect
• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• Hybrid, flexible work arrangements

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you 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 15 th November 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager, Andrea Azoury via [e-mail] or on 0430 573 110.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at [e-mail] for a yarn.

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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