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- Temporary full-time opportunity until 30 Jun 2026 with the possibility of a converison to ongoing
- Office location – Albury
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $134,421 to $148,239 + Super
DCCEEW is currently seeking to appoint a Team Leader Community Engagement & Communications.
In this role, you will lead a project team to coordinate, develop and deliver cost effective, quality community engagement strategies for Environmental Water Planning, that identify and respond to customer needs, and to promote awareness of programs and their outcomes.
About You
You are a driven and experienced environmental professional with strong project leadership and community engagement skills. You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, excel at building meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders, and bring a strategic approach to program delivery. With a talent for clear communication and translating complex environmental information for different audiences, you’re passionate about sustainable water management and environmental conservation. Your ability to lead teams, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and apply innovative engagement strategies positions you to make a real impact in environmental water planning across regional NSW.
For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader Community Engagement & Communications
For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.
About Us
DCCEEW vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organization that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.
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.
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 21st August 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Justen Simpson via Justen.Simpson@environment.nsw.gov.au
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
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