Manager Delivery & Performance

Do you want to protect future generations?

Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA

• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community
• Work on issues that matter in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
• Remuneration starting from $148,230 plus superannuation
• Benefits and flexibility recognising work isn’t all you are passionate about
• One ongoing role available
• Role based in Parramatta

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Manager Delivery & Performance to join the NSW EPA. You will lead a team to drive high quality regulatory, environmental and corporate performance oversight, including annual corporate planning, performance reporting, and outcome evaluation frameworks to support good governance, risk management, accountability and improved regulatory performance.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven record of achievement in project management and program evaluation at a corporate level
• Knowledge of contemporary issues across the environment portfolio, regulatory and environmental reporting
• Tertiary qualifications in related field or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in corporate planning, delivery and performance oversight
• Demonstrated leadership experience

About the team

The Manager Delivery and Performance leads a team responsible for regulatory, environmental and corporate performance oversight, including annual corporate planning and reporting, and State of the Environment reporting. The team work closely with other teams across the organisation, with senior leaders and the EPA Board, to oversight corporate and regulatory performance.

For more information read the full Role Description – Manager Delivery & Performance

About us

As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.

Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.

We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.

As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.

Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

Why work for us?

EPA people are energised by our purpose and focussed on the environment and we invite all our team members to:

• Be part of protecting what matters – be purpose led making a meaningful impact to the environment, economy and communities delivering for a better NSW
• Do more and be inspired together – be members of passionate united teams who protect the environment and each other through care, trust and collaboration.
• Bring who you are and grow with us - we put people first creating a culture where everyone can be themselves, respecting and developing our diverse skills & aspirations and prioritising our safety and wellbeing.

Some additional benefits to working for us include:

• A competitive salary and leave entitlements, salary packaging to save tax, fitness passport and free & confidential counselling services
• Opportunities and pathways for learning and developing your skills with access to online and face to face training and mentoring
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities to make an impact and help shape the future for our environment
• Interesting and challenging work aligning with personal values that allow you to reach your full potential
• Recognition programs

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. The EPA supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

For more information on the work we do at NSW EPA, go to www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-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.

As part of your application, you will be required to provide a response to the following question:

• Describe your experience in providing advice on delivery and performance status, issues and trends to inform organisational decision-making and risk management

Applications close: Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Darcy Welsh at Darcy.Welsh@epa.nsw.gov.au

Good to know

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.

If you are deemed as a recommended candidate following your interview, we will be inviting you to complete various background checks as part of our recruitment process before a final decision is made on the outcome of your application.

Our background checks may include, but are not limited to Reference Checks, National Police Checks, Working with Children and Medical Checks. The background checks will vary depending on the requirements of the role you have applied for and the work and environments you will be working across.

Capability application tool

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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, and 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 at Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au  (please include reference number).

For more information on reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes, please click here.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.