Principal HR Business Partner

Do you want to protect future generations?
Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA

• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community
• Work on issues that matter in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
• Remuneration starting from $148,339 plus superannuation, Environment Officer Class 11
• Generous employment benefits and flexibility options
• Two ongoing roles available

The opportunity

The Environment Protection Authority has two ongoing Principal HR Business Partner roles available within their People Culture & Capability branch of the Legal Governance & People Division.
The role is responsible for providing authoritative, strategic and evidence-based HR business partnering advice on complex workforce, performance, conduct, change and organisational capability matters. The role collaborates with the People Partners Lead, senior executives, managers and HR specialists to strengthen workforce performance, support organisational change, build capability in line with the NSW Government Capability Framework, and promote ethical, inclusive and effective people management practices across the EPA.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:
• High level knowledge of human resources management issues and relevant legislation, regulations, policies and systems.
• Experience in developing and implementing client focused human resource strategies, programs and services.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of human resources management information systems (HRMIS).
• Demonstrated experience analysing workforce data, preparing HR reports and managing establishment information to support strategic workforce planning, organisational design and executive decision making.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting complex case matters including performance management, conduct issues, workplace investigations, and other issues.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Human Resource, Organisational Development, Organisational Psychology or relevant field or equivalent professional experience

For more information read the full  Principal HR Business Partner EPA EO11 role description

About us

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is committed to a sustainable future as the environmental regulator for our state.
Our people are proud custodians of NSW’s natural environment. We partner with First Nations, regulated industries and the wider community to protect and restore our diverse ecosystems.
We bring our scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.
As we respond to urgent current issues, including a changing climate, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future

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.

For more information about working at the EPA and what to expect in our recruitment processes, please read our  Candidate Information Pack (1).pdf

Applications close: Monday 26 October 2026 at 11.55pm

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Cathy Love at cathy.love@epa.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

If you require a reasonable adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at epa.recruitment@epa.nsw.gov.au and please mention reference REQ #553566.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please use our  Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles, or contact our  Aboriginal Employment Pathways team  for a yarn.

For more information on reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes, please click here.