- Full time ongoing Senior Executive Band 1 role - TRP from $217,803 per annum (including superannuation)
- Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations.
NSW Public Works is recruiting a Director Sustainability Delivery to drive and make possible tangible, cost-effective sustainability outcomes for our government agency and council clients.
The Director Sustainability Delivery is responsible for leading the development and implementation of coordinated and practical strategies and approaches to deliver those initiatives, projects or processes in addressing NSW Government targets across net zero, renewable energy, waste reduction, and circular economy goals. With a strong focus on partnerships, implementation, and long-term value, the role reinforces NSW Public Works’ position as a trusted delivery partner and responds to growing expectations from communities, local councils, and government stakeholders.
This is not a policy job. It’s about delivering results on the ground, about getting things moving and helping NSW Public Works’ government sector clients move from commitment to action to outcomes.
We’re looking for a dynamic leader with a proven track record of delivering real outcomes - someone who can turn policy into action, and the aspirational into reality.
The successful candidate will have actual experience in leading the delivery of major sustainability initiatives and projects that have shifted the dial in terms of emissions outputs, water usage, waste production, energy usage or even general construction procurement practice and thinking.
You’ll be someone who knows how to bridge the gap between strategy and implementation. You will be able to work with partners to design funding, implementation and delivery methodologies and plans that can deliver practical projects that bring with them real sustainability outcomes and operational costs savings for organisations.
We’re after someone who’s passionate in this field and has lived experience in leading the delivery of real sustainability initiatives in sometimes complex and quite different technical, funding and government sector environments. They should know how to engage, influence and persuade across many levels of government and industry.
NSW Public Works plays a significant role in the development of our state, our regions, and our infrastructure and associated industries, by supporting local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives. We do this by providing expert advisory services; planning, design and delivery management; sustainability, asset management and support services. Our work is in the community facilities, hospitals, dams, water treatment plants, housing and high schools – the real foundations of prosperous communities. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities.
NSW Public Works is an agency within the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). We are a department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to communities across the state.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.
DPIRD brings together Agriculture Biosecurity; Forestry and Fishing; Local Land Services; Mining, Exploration and Geoscience; Regional Development and Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service. We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.
If you are a leader looking to drive strategic outcomes for NSW Public Works, we invite you to apply online. Please submit a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
Application Closing Date: Tuesday 29 July at 11:55pm.
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 talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
