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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Help shape NSW environmental water policy
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Parramatta office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $112,375 pa to $124,158 pa + super | Environment Officer Class 7 

About Water for the Environment
Water for the environment supports the health of rivers, wetlands, and floodplains across NSW, enabling native species, ecosystems, and communities to thrive. The Water for the Environment branch delivers complex, high‑profile programs that balance environmental outcomes, operational demands, and stakeholder expectations within a dynamic policy and regulatory context.

About the role
As a Policy Officer, you will prepare policy advice and contribute to reviews and the development of effective policy, legislative and regulatory reforms. You will undertake qualitative and quantitative research and analysis; establish and maintain stakeholder relationships; prepare briefing material; and contribute to the development of environmental water policy and project management.

About you
The successful applicant will have experience working on environmental or resource management issues and direct experience with legislation and policy development is highly desirable. You must exhibit strong communication skills and be confident liaising with diverse stakeholder groups at all levels. You will be a strategic thinker and committed to delivering high-quality and timely results. You will be required to build strong relationships across government agencies and bring a collaborative approach to planning and delivering key projects. The ability to work in a team to manage multiple competing priorities whilst delivering within timeframes is essential.

For more information read the full Role Description: 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.

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: 13 October at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Neil Gemmell via neil.gemmell@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 9995 5471.

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?

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• 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 553090).

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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