Project Lead Marine Programs

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Lead marine conservation programs that protect threatened species, restore habitats and deliver lasting environmental outcomes across NSW.
• Temporary, full-time opportunity (up to June 2029) 35 hours per week
• Parramatta office location, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $138,454 to $152,686 pa + super 

Our Marine Programs team is currently seeking to appoint a Project Lead Marine Programs to lead the delivery of a major marine conservation initiative that aims to protect marine biodiversity and threatened species across NSW.

As the Project Lead Marine Programs, you'll lead the Seabirds to Seascapes project, bringing together government, scientific and community partners to deliver conservation outcomes for marine species and habitats across NSW. You'll coordinate project delivery, manage performance and risks, provide expert advice and build the partnerships needed to achieve lasting environmental outcomes. This is an opportunity to contribute to conservation initiatives that make a tangible difference to the state's marine environment.

About You
You bring experience leading complex environmental, marine or biodiversity conservation projects and can successfully coordinate programs involving multiple stakeholders, priorities and funding requirements. You have strong project management skills, sound environmental knowledge and a proven ability to deliver outcomes in collaborative settings.

You build trusted relationships, communicate clearly with a range of audiences and work effectively across organisations to achieve shared goals. You are organised, solutions-focused and comfortable navigating competing priorities while maintaining momentum and delivering quality outcomes.

Key knowledge and experience 

• Experience in developing and leading projects or programs in marine estate management or biodiversity conservation.
• Extensive experience in developing, implementing and monitoring strategic and operational plans for the delivery of large complex projects, with a demonstrated track record of providing direction and achieving results through multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams from a variety of organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and foster relationships with peers including in government agencies and external clients and collaborators to deliver conservation programs.
• Experience in managing external stakeholders to meet project (including budget) reporting requirements.

• A tertiary qualification in Science, a relevant natural resource discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Current Australian driver’s license and ability and willingness to travel throughout the state when required.

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Alexandra Blair on 02 8275 1761 (please mention reference number 552973).

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 AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.

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Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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