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Are you an experienced people leader, science program manager, and scientist with experience relevant to estuaries and freshwater catchments and environments? Do you want to deliver impactful science that drives environmental policy and management decisions in NSW? If you answered YES then this is a role you really should apply for. Temporary (13 November 2026) full-time opportunity Office location – Lidcombe or other key BCS Science and Insights locations by negotiation only Salary relative to experience and ranges from $153,138 to $164,031 + Super About the role The Estuaries and Catchments team is a large NSW government science team delivering fundamental data and evidence-based science to improve the management of NSW estuarine and freshwater waterways. Our work includes state-wide and regional strategic assessments aimed at understanding key risks, hazards, and threats to the NSW aquatic environment as well as the provision of improved data and tools to underpin management actions.
As the Senior Team Leader, you will be part of a supportive leadership team. You will be committed to working collaboratively with a geographically dispersed project team to deliver customer-focused results from technical or scientific projects and to consistently deliver high-quality data and advice.
As Senior Team Leader, you will:
Coordinate and manage project development, implementation, and delivery, including preparing project plans, identifying and coordinating resources, developing and managing budgets, and delivering reports to a high standard. Provide the highest standards of open communication, collaboration, data, and knowledge management in accordance with department policies. Guide and oversee stakeholder and community engagement activities to foster co-design on the project outcomes and deliverables. Provide expert advice and support to the Science and Insights Division on the development, implementation, management, and reporting of scientific projects, ensuring that technical and scientific considerations are properly considered by the Division. About You You will have:
Extensive experience in developing and leading rigorous science programs. Stakeholder recognition of expertise in estuarine and catchment science programs. Demonstrated ability to lead a flexible, multi-disciplinary team maximizing opportunities for collaboration and delivering customer-focused results from science programs. Demonstrated ability to establish and foster relationships with peers including in government agencies and external clients and collaborators to deliver science programs. To Apply If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 17 November 2024 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Tracey MacDonald via or on 0418 624227.
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