Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity until April 2028
- Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
- Environment Officer Class 12
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $152,677 to $167,562 + super
Our Licensing and Approvals Branch within the Biodiversity and Heritage Regulator Division is currently seeking to appoint a Product Manager to lead the delivery of digital products that support biodiversity licensing, approvals and regulatory functions across NSW. This is a senior leadership role focused on shaping and delivering technology solutions that enable effective regulation and strong environmental outcomes.
In this role, you will lead end‑to‑end digital transformation initiatives, working closely with operational teams, policy stakeholders, ICT partners and external vendors. You will be responsible for defining current and future‑state business needs, prioritising features and functionality, overseeing delivery, and supporting implementation and adoption. The team values collaboration, continuous improvement and shared ownership, and you will work across a diverse stakeholder portfolio that includes compliance and approvals teams, senior leaders, steering committees and service providers.
About You
You are an accomplished digital or product leader with demonstrated experience delivering complex technology-enabled change in a large, regulated or public-sector environment. You bring strong expertise in product management, digital transformation, or project delivery, including defining business requirements, prioritising features, managing interdependencies, and leading implementation from discovery through to adoption. You understand how to balance strategic outcomes with practical delivery, and you are comfortable operating with competing priorities, tight timeframes, and evolving requirements.
Equally important, you are a confident communicator and trusted advisor who builds credibility with a wide range of stakeholders. You excel at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights and influencing decision-making at senior levels. You lead with integrity, resilience and curiosity, supporting your team through change while fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous learning. Tertiary qualifications in IT, project management or a related field (or equivalent experience) will support your success, along with a passion for using digital solutions to improve regulatory outcomes and customer experience.
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in the successful development and implementation of digital transformation initiatives, including scoping, planning and delivering agreed results within defined timeframes
- Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Project Management or a relevant field, or equivalent experience
For more information read the full Role Description: Product Manager
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.
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.
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, 7th May 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Nicola Taylor (Director Licensing and Approvals) via nicola.taylor@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?
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 Stacey Cooper on 02 9585 6811 (please mention reference number 548909).
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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