CareerPlan

Team Leader, Marine Wildlife

Coffs Harbour, New South WalesFull-time$133k–$147k2026-10-17 → 2026-10-22
Based in AustraliaCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead conservation programs and management strategies for threatened marine fauna and healthy marine ecosystems in NSW.

Role type

Senior leadership IC (marine conservation team leader)

Builds

Conservation programs, policies, and management approaches for marine wildlife

Domain

Environmental conservation / Marine biology / Public sector

Required skills

Strategic leadership, policy development, stakeholder engagement, evidence-based decision making, project management, team management, problem solving, governance

Preferred skills

Marine wildlife management principles, high-level forum representation, advocacy, innovation

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Guide development and delivery of innovative conservation programs and policies; lead a highly skilled team; oversee commitments under the Marine Estate Management Strategy; build strategic partnerships with researchers, government agencies, and industry; represent NPWS in high-profile forums; manage complex and contentious issues through collaboration.

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership & team management