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• Temporary (31 Oct 2025) full-time opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta or regional location
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $120,701 to $134,460 + Super

DCCEEW is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Policy Officer to join the Policy and Reform team in the Biodiversity Offsets and Planning branch.

About the role

As a Senior Policy Officer in the Biodiversity Offsets and Planning Branch at DCCEEW, you will play a key role in developing and refining policy settings that underpin the operation and reform of the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme. You will contribute to the design, development and delivery of evidence-based policy advice, lead and coordinate projects, undertake research and analysis, and engage with stakeholders across government, industry and the community.

About You

You are a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of government policy processes and a commitment to evidence-based decision making. With experience providing high-level advice on complex policy issues, you excel at developing innovative solutions that balance environmental, social, and economic considerations. You are skilled at translating complex information into clear, actionable policy recommendations and thrive in collaborative environments, engaging effectively with stakeholders to shape meaningful outcomes. Your proactive approach, analytical mindset, and dedication to public value align strongly with the Department’s vision for thriving communities and sustainable environments.

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated experience in policy development and legislative reform processes and strong understanding of the machinery of Government
• Experience providing support and advice to senior executives.
• Familiarity with the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme and the NSW planning system is desirable.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Policy Officer

For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

About Us

The (DCCEEW) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organization that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

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

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

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 25^th May 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ryan or Ling at ryan.thomas@environment.nsw.gov.au or meiling.mcgregor@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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.

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
• 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 on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au  (please include reference number).

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.

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 on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au  (reference number - 542295).

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