- Full Time, 35 hours per week
- Temporary, 12-month opportunity
- Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW SCS office locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
- Departmental Officer Grade 9/10 – Salary from $133,348 up to $146,945 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

About The Role The Soil Conservation Service (SCS) is seeking an experienced Team Leader Business Performance to lead a Business Performance team servicing construction project financial management, accounts payable and business systems functions, and oversee a range of critical business support functions. In this role, you will lead the delivery of project finance, accounts payable, business systems and administrative services. You will work closely with the SCS Leadership Team, corporate service providers and key stakeholders to strengthen business processes, improve operational efficiency and support informed decision-making.

You will also drive business improvement initiatives, ensure effective governance and compliance and provide strategic insights and recommendations to support SCS priorities.

What does a day look like at Soil Con?

About You

You are an experienced leader with strong business management and stakeholder engagement skills. You have a proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality, customer-focused business support services.

You Bring

- Demonstrated experience leading teams and building capability through coaching, feedback and performance management.
- Strong knowledge of business operations, including finance, construction project finance, procurement,



governance, reporting and business systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret business information and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and influence positive outcomes.

If you are a proactive and collaborative leader who enjoys driving continuous improvement and delivering business outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Applying is easy!

Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description. RDOC23 249894 Role Description - DO Grade 9-10 - Team Leader Business Performance - SCS(2).docx For a confidential discussion about this chance, please contact Lynn Dunn on 0439 542 131 or email [email protected], or Hugh Lyall on 0499 907 861 or email [email protected]

Applications close: 11.59pm Sunday 29 November 2026

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format,



or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to [email protected] or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

Soil Con is for everyone! Building a respectful and inclusive workplace

About Us

Together, we are DPIRD The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies.

We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together: Local Land Services, NSW Resources, Agriculture and Biosecurity, Fisheries and Forestry, Regional Development and Delivery.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Additional Information The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.

📌 Team Leader Business Performance (Gosford)
🏢 NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
📍 Gosford