Group Leader Landscape Services Centre

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Opportunity for a Group Leader Landscape Service Centre to join the Crown Lands team who manage and sustain some of the most diverse and iconic land across NSW
Temporary full-time opportunity until April 2024. Location is flexible across our NSW office locations with flexible working arrangements.
Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,211 to $128,061 + super

Crown Lands is currently seeking to appoint a Group Leader Landscape Service Centre to lead and coordinate a professional and technical team in planning, natural resource and land management to achieve government priorities in the management of Crown land.

About You

As the Group Leader Landscape Services, you will ensure the effective planning and implementation of key natural resource and land management strategies, programs and projects and lead and mentor a team of multi-skilled staff in activities including natural resource management, environmental investigations, land use planning, land management and compliance.

You will ensure that the relevant financial and non-financial targets of the division and directorate strategic and business plans are met.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader with a strong background in natural resource or land management. To be successful you will be highly organised with the ability to work on multiple competing priorities, have an understanding and ability to interpret a range of legislation including Crown Land Management Act, Contaminated Land Management Act, Biosecurity Act and more.

You will be highly skilled in project management and procurement and contract management and be passionate about driving and leading a range of projects in relation to the Crown land 2031 state strategic plan.

Essential Requirements

Degree in natural resources, planning, environmental science, land management or other relevant field or equivalent knowledge and/or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in the industry
Current NSW drivers’ licence and willingness to travel

For more information read the full Role Description: Group Leader Landscape Services Centre

About Us

The Department of Planning and Environment’s (DPE) 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 organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

Crown Lands is responsible for managing NSW’s Crown land on behalf of the people of NSW. Crown land covers around 42% of NSW and includes parks, reserves, roads and cemeteries with a value at over $6.1 billion. Crown land is used and enjoyed for recreation, businesses, tourism and has significant importance to the Aboriginal people of NSW. Visit our website to learn more about our state strategic plan – Crown Land 2031.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premier’s Priorities and welcome applications from all.

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 Tuesday, 21st March 2023 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Richard Chewings via richard.chewings@crownland.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 (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.