Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Make an impact where people and purpose meet
- Temporary up to 12-month full-time opportunity
- Office location Parramatta, hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 + super
Join DCCEEW and play a key role supporting the people who protect NSW’s environment, water resources and heritage. As a People Advisor, you’ll partner with diverse business areas to provide practical, values‑driven HR advice across the employee lifecycle.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement and delivering solutions in a fast‑paced environment.
Reporting to the Manager, People Partners (NPWS), you will provide high‑quality HR advisory services to managers and employees across a broad range of operational HR matters. You’ll work within a team of other People Advisors managing queries through a number of channels, including our HR advisory phone line, shared inboxes and other enquiry pathways, ensuring staff receive timely, consistent and friendly support. You will work within public sector legislation, awards and policies to deliver timely, consistent and customer‑focused advice, while contributing to continuous improvement across people processes and practices.
About You
You’re a confident and professional HR advisor with qualifications in HR (or a related field), or equivalent experience. You have a strong understanding of HR legislation, awards and public sector frameworks.
You’re comfortable managing competing priorities, communicating clearly, and building effective working relationships with a wide range of people. You bring sound judgement, integrity, and a strong focus on customer service.
Essential Requirements
- Qualification in human resource or related discipline, and/or relevant equivalent experience.
For more information read the full Role Description: People Advisor
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.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
Applications close Monday 27 April 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Catie Khan via catie.khan@dcceew.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?
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 Gemma Battison on 02 8289 6733 (please mention reference number 548439).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.
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