Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Drive the people initiatives that shape culture, performance and employee experience
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super
DCCEEW is looking for a highly capable Senior Partner Organisational Development to lead enterprise-wide programs that strengthen employee experience, performance, talent and culture across the Department.
As a trusted organisational development specialist, you will manage and deliver strategic programs that enhance employee engagement, performance and workforce capability. You'll work across People, Culture & Safety and the broader business to design frameworks, analyse workforce insights and implement solutions that improve the employee experience across the organisation.
Key areas of focus include:
- Performance management and development frameworks
- Talent management and succession planning
- Employee recognition programs and frameworks
- Employee listening and experience programs, including PMES, pulse surveys, onboarding surveys, exit surveys and other employee feedback mechanisms
- Employee engagement and culture initiatives
- Workforce insights, reporting and organisational development projects
About You
We're seeking an experienced Organisational Development professional with a proven track record delivering complex programs across areas such as performance, talent and succession, recognition, and employee experience. You'll be a strategic thinker who can translate business priorities into impactful people initiatives, using data-driven insights to influence decisions and improve organisational outcomes.
You'll bring:
- Experience leading OD programs in across either performance, talent and succession, recognition, or employee experience/listening frameworks
- Strong project management skills and the ability to deliver outcomes in complex environments
- Proven success influencing senior stakeholders and building trusted partnerships
- Excellent communication skills, including developing briefings, concept papers and executive reports
- Strong analytical capability, with experience interpreting data and presenting insights and recommendations to senior audiences
- Relevant HR, Organisational Development or related qualifications, or equivalent significant experience.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Partner Organisational Development
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 26 July 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Louise Guerin via Louise.Guerin@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@dcceew.nsw.gov.au on 02 8289 6733 (please mention reference number 551658).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Employment Experience team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.
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