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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Turn evidence into real environmental impact
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Parramatta office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary range $124,322 to $138,494 pa relative to experience, + super + leave loading

 
Join us as a Senior Policy Officer in the Nature and Natural Capital team!

Our Nature and Natural Capital team is offering an exciting opportunity to join us as a Senior Policy Officer, working on reforms under the NSW Plan for Nature. You will deliver legislative and regulatory initiatives that protect and enhance our natural environment.

As a Senior Policy Officer, you will lead policy projects, undertaking policy reviews and developing effective, evidence-based reforms. You will collaborate across the organisation to understand emerging science, operational realities and existing initiatives, ensuring policy solutions are practical, forward-thinking, and aligned with government priorities.

You will prepare high-quality policy advice and undertake analysis from research, data, and stakeholder insights to inform decision-making and policy design.

This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of environmental reform, contribute to meaningful outcomes for nature, and collaborate with passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.

About You
You are a strategic policy professional with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to develop evidence-based solutions within complex environments. You excel at translating research and data into clear, concise advice and can confidently navigate a range of policy approaches, including regulatory and non-regulatory options. Collaborative and outcomes-focused, you contribute to strengthening policy development and evaluation while building effective stakeholder relationships.

Essential Requirements 

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

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

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 you’re excited by this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your resume (maximum four pages) and a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining 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 Thursday 23 April, 2026 at 11:55PM.

For questions about the role, please contact Amy Devine or Danielle Pile via the mailbox FLMP.branch@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.

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?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

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 Alexandra Blair on 02 8275 1761 (please mention reference number 548581).

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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