Senior Environmental Planning & Assessment Officer – Talent Pool

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Talent Pool creation for future temporary and ongoing roles over the next 18 months
• Environment Officer Class 10, remuneration starting from $130,506 plus superannuation
• Roles to be based in approved EPA offices across NSW
• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community

The EPA are building talent pools for our most highly recruited roles for future opportunities within our agency. We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to apply for our Senior Environmental Planning & Assessment Officer roles within our Strategy and Policy Division.

About You

You will be an outcome focused passionate advocate for the EPA who possesses strong strategic thinking skills and a genuine passion for delving into regulatory best practices. Your role will involve identifying how the NSW EPA can best protect the environment and promote human health. The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated understanding and experience in land use planning, development assessment or environmental legislation, with an ability to contribute expertise to relevant planning processes.
• Experience in policy analysis and/or working with technical advice, with the capacity to identify, develop and analyse options.
• Experience in relation to protecting the environment, with an understanding of the workings of government at a state and local level.
• High level communication skills, including in complex negotiations and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

About the Team

Strategy and Policy Division:

• Leads the EPA's strategic and regulatory policy functions for all issues that fall within the EPA's remit, including air, water, noise, forests, contaminated land, waste, chemicals, dangerous goods, gas, pesticides and radiation
• Collaborates across governments, communities and Aboriginal People to identify emerging issues and to influence and deliver leading edge policy solutions to improve environmental and human health outcomes for the people of NSW.
• Provides financial and funding management oversight and management for all EPA.
• Supports the EPA to be an inclusive organisation that has trusted and meaningful relationships with Aboriginal people.

For more information read the full Role Description – Senior Environmental Planning & Assessment Officer

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. Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

For more information, please visit our website at www.epa.nsw.gov.au

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 27 April 2025 at 11.55pm

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Patrick Andrade at Patrick.Andrade@epa.nsw.gov.au 

Good to know

If you are appointed to a role after being placed on the talent pool, we will be inviting you to complete various background checks before a final decision is made on the outcome of your application. This may include but is not limited to Reference Checks and National Police Checks.

Capability application tool

The capability application tool helps job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. To access the tool please click here.

Our commitment to diversity and flexibility

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 LGBTQIA+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

For more information about the benefits of working at the EPA, including information around flexible working arrangements, please visit Our Careers Page.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

We can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process, and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing epa.recruitment@epa.nsw.gov.au or contacting Elizabeth Eglitis on email - please mention reference number Req 542256.

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.

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