Team Leader Field Operations

• Ongoing full-time opportunity,   
• Located in Blackheath
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $130K pa to $144K pa + employer's contribution to superannuation

Ready to lead large-scale operations in one of NSW’s most iconic landscapes?

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Team Leader Field Operations to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

From rugged escarpments to world-class visitor destinations, the Blue Mountains offers a unique and challenging operational environment—and we’re looking for a people-first leader who can bring teams together, drive performance, and coordinate complex operational programs across a diverse and dynamic environment.

About the role
In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll plan, coordinate and deliver major works programs across the Blue Mountains region - ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget.  From infrastructure upgrades and asset maintenance to fire and incident management, you’ll play a key role in protecting this World Heritage-listed landscape while supporting high-quality visitor experiences.

This is a coordination-heavy leadership role—more office-based but closely connected to on-ground operations—leading teams and contractors to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

What we’re looking for
This role is ideal for a practical, operational leader who thrives on coordination, planning and leading people. Someone who thrives in complexity, enjoys problem solving, and can pivot quickly as priorities change.

You’ll bring:

• Proven people leadership and culture-building capability (you know how to motivate and get the best out of teams)
• Solid technical and operational understanding (construction, maintenance, asset or field-based environments)
• Experience managing contractors and external service providers
• Capability (or willingness) to lead incident and fire management operations
• Ability to manage tight timeframes, competing priorities and shifting demands
• Strong planning, coordination and project delivery skills

• 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.npws.gov.au or contacting Jodi Arthur on 02 6360 9015 (please mention reference number 550340).  

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: 27 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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