Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- If you're passionate about driving transformation, influencing at scale and leaving a lasting legacy, we’d love to hear from you!
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Office location Parramatta, hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $173,121 to $191,993 + super
At DCCEEW, our mission is clear: protect our environment, drive the transition to net zero, and safeguard our future. Now, we’re looking for a leader who can transform how we work—so we can deliver even more impact for the people of NSW.
This is more than a change role. This is your opportunity to design the workforce of the future and shape large-scale transformation across a complex, purpose-driven organisation.
As our Senior Manager, Workforce Effectiveness & Change, you’ll be the engine behind major organisational transformation.
You will:
- Lead high-impact workforce design and organisational change initiatives
- Provide expert guidance on complex restructures and transformation programs
- Build and embed best-practice frameworks, governance and tools
- Partner with senior leaders to deliver practical, sustainable and people-centred outcomes
- Act as the trusted advisor on workforce strategy, job evaluation and remuneration governance
When the stakes are high and the path is complex—you’re the one everyone turns to. This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, momentum and influence.
About You
You’re a strategic thinker and hands-on change leader who can zoom out and dive deep.
You’ll bring proven experience delivering organisational change in complex environments, as well as strength in workforce design, governance and transformation delivery. You will have exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to turn complexity into clear, actionable strategies. Resilience, courage and a passion for leading meaningful change are critical for this position.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in change management, human resources, or program and project management or equivalent experience.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager Workforce Effectiveness and Change
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 Sunday 5 July at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Dianne Best via Dianne.Best@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 Gemma Battison on 02 8289 6733 (please mention reference number 549057).
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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