CareerPlan

Team Leader, Marine Wildlife

Coffs Harbour, New South WalesFull-time$133k2026-10-17 → 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 (Team Leader) in marine conservation

Builds

Conservation programs, policies, and management approaches for marine wildlife

Domain

Environmental conservation / Marine biology

Required skills

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

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 and governance.

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership