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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

Use your leadership and policy skills to directly support the Deputy Secretary, Energy, Climate Change & Sustainability

• Ongoing opportunity - full-time at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Office location Sydney/Parramatta with hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $178,315 to $197,753 + super and leave loading

The team within the DCCEEW Energy, Climate Change & Sustainability Group (ECCS) is seeking to appoint an Executive Manager to provide high-level executive support and strategic advice. Reporting directly to the Deputy Secretary, ECCS, this role leads a small unit leading whole of Group coordination, executive governance and organisational culture and wellbeing within ECCS and engaging with central functions of DCCEEW. This role also provides leadership for the units of the Executive Directors of the ECCS Group.

You will manage executive, corporate and ministerial functions and keep the Deputy Secretary informed and responsive, provide trusted advice on complex and sensitive matters, and serve as a contributing member of the ECCS Executive Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• You will lead and manage the day-to-day support for the Deputy Secretary ECCS, delivering high-quality executive, corporate and ministerial support services.
• Positively lead, develop and support a small unit, building capability and a high-performing, service-focused culture across the ECCS Group
• Coordinate and oversee responses to Ministerial, Secretary and cross-agency requests, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with government protocols
• Lead the preparation and quality assurance of key materials including Ministerial briefings, Parliamentary Questions, House Notes and committee documentation
• Manage emerging and sensitive issues, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and stakeholders to develop sound and timely solutions
• Drive effective communication across the ECCS Group, supporting a culture of continuous improvement, engagement and alignment to public sector values
• Develop and implement improved processes and systems to enhance ministerial and executive correspondence and workflow management

About You

• You are an experienced senior executive support or executive management professional with a strong background in government or similarly complex environments
• You have strong knowledge of government protocols, including Ministerial and Cabinet processes, and can apply these effectively
• You have a proven ability to navigate complex government, inter-agency and Cabinet processes to deliver accurate and high-quality advice on complex, sensitive and high-profile matters
• You exercise sound judgement, integrity and discretion to effectively manage highly confidential, politically sensitive and potentially contentious information
• You are highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure
• You are an effective communicator and influencer, able to build strong relationships and work with senior stakeholders
• You are solutions-focused with a can-do attitude who has the ability to identify improvements, leading and driving performance within the team and across the executive support functions for the ECCS Group.
• You demonstrate strong leadership capability, with experience directly managing and developing staff, fostering positive, inclusive and high-performing culture and professional development
• You enjoy operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in relevant field

For more information read the full Role Description: Executive 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.

DCCEEW’s Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability (ECCS) Group leads strategic policy, programs and major initiatives on climate change, renewable energy, energy reliability and affordability, environmental sustainability.

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 9 August 2026 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Lisa Trinh, A/Executive Manager at Lisa.Trinh@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or 02 9995 6593.

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.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au contacting Eloise Fleck on 02 8275 1709 (please mention reference number 551905).

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