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Help safeguard the environment and heritage that make NSW unique.
Our Aboriginal Heritage team is currently seeking to appoint a Team Leader, Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUA) to lead a team delivering Indigenous Land Use Agreement projects and implementation activities that support positive outcomes for Aboriginal communities across NSW. You will provide leadership, coaching and operational oversight, ensuring high-quality project delivery, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and supporting the successful negotiation and implementation of ILUAs.
This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
About the role
As the Team Leader, Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUA), you will provide operational support to a team delivering ILUA implementation projects and supporting negotiation activities across NSW. You will translate program priorities into clear work plans, oversee project delivery, allocate resources, and ensure the team delivers high-quality outcomes that align with agreed objectives and community expectations.
Coordinating a collaborative and culturally safe team environment, you will coach and develop staff, manage performance, and provide oversight across project planning, reporting, budgeting, stakeholder engagement and governance activities. Working closely with Aboriginal communities, Native Title parties and government stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful implementation of ILUA commitments while managing risks, resolving delivery challenges and driving continuous improvement across the program.
About you
You are an experienced professional with a strong track record of leading teams, managing competing priorities and delivering complex projects in a collaborative and outcomes-focused environment. Your project experience includes overseeing delivery of Aboriginal cultural heritage, native title or related projects. You are skilled at translating strategic priorities into practical work plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery across multiple streams of work.
You excel at building positive relationships and fostering a supportive team culture where people feel empowered to perform at their best. With strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, you can confidently navigate complex issues, manage risks and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment. You are collaborative and inclusive, and you are committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal communities while supporting the professional growth and success of the team.
Essential Requirements
For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader ILUA (Targeted) HeritageNSW ILUA EO10
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
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.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
Applications close by 22 November 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Nicola Roche via nicola.roche@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9228 6424
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.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
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 Vaaruni on 02 9585 6813 (please mention reference number 554174).
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.
