Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Manager Policy & Reform
- Environment Officer Class 12
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $142,529 to $156,425 + super
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Based in Parramatta - 4PSQ
Heritage NSW works with communities to protect, celebrate and manage our incredible heritage across NSW. If you are keen to be a part of a high performing, multi-disciplinary team that helps conserve and protect the Aboriginal, built and archaeological heritage of NSW, then this is the job for you!
About you
You have strong leadership capabilities and experience in strategic policy and legislative reform. You navigate the policy process with confidence and have demonstrated experience developing evidence-based initiatives that contribute to delivering government objectives. You are a persuasive and inclusive communicator and prioritise working collaboratively in a team environment to achieve outcomes. You are an effective and flexible people leader, adept at providing strategic direction, building a strong team culture and mentoring and managing for performance and development. You have the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while delivering project outcomes.
About the role
As a Manager Policy & Reform, you will help lead the development and implementation of a Heritage Strategy for NSW. The Strategy will set a new direction for heritage regulation, conservation and celebration in NSW.
You will provide high quality strategic policy, budget and legislative advice on projects and issues. You will manage complex research and analysis for policy development, coordination, implementation and review. You will identify emerging issues and develop robust and evidence-based solutions.
The Policy and Reform team provides strategic policy support for the Minister for Heritage, senior executive and the Heritage Council. The team undertakes legislative and regulatory reform, budget bids and strategic research and analysis to identify and progress better ways to do the business of Heritage NSW.
Knowledge and Experience
- Extensive experience in managing complex strategic and/or operational policy issues in heritage, Aboriginal cultural heritage or another field involving multiple external and internal stakeholders to deliver quality results.
- Tertiary qualifications in public sector administration, policy, heritage, archaeology, architecture or related discipline and/or equivalent experience in the successful implementation of public sector directives, initiatives and policies.
- Demonstrated experience in leading strategic or operational policy development, review and implementation.
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Policy and Reform
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.
Applications close: Sunday 3 November at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Lucy Albani via lucy.albani@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0431 934 685. Alternatively, please contact Matthew Clark via matthew.clark@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0499899449.
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 Tori Basnet on 0400 543 556 (please mention reference number 539272).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn
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