Manager Conservation Waste & Heritage

the original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 157,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Manager Conservation, Waste & Heritage Grants to lead the delivery, governance and continuous improvement of NSW grant programs spanning environmental, waste and heritage outcomes.

You will oversee governance, financial management, program performance and reporting, while engaging with government, industry and communities to ensure funding delivers meaningful and measurable results.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex grant programs with governance and probity focus.
• Strong financial and performance management capabilities.
• Proven ability to plan strategically and manage risk in an accountable environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery, governance and continuous improvement of NSW environmental, waste and heritage grant programs.
• Oversee governance, financial management, performance reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with government, industry and community partners to achieve measurable outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Financial management

Strategic planning

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Lead high-impact grants that support environmental, waste and heritage outcomes across NSW while shaping program delivery and governance.
• Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Parramatta location, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $157,257 to $172,589 + super

The Grants Branch is currently seeking to appoint a Manager Conservation, Waste & Heritage Grants to lead the delivery, governance and continuous improvement of grant programs that support environmental, waste and heritage outcomes across NSW.

As the Manager Conservation, Waste & Heritage Grants, you will lead the delivery of complex grant programs and ad-hoc grants that support environmental, waste and heritage outcomes across NSW. You will oversee governance, financial management, program performance and reporting, while working with government, industry, community and sector stakeholders to ensure funding delivers meaningful and measurable results.

About You

You are an experienced leader with a background in managing complex grant programs. You have strong skills in governance, probity, financial and performance management, strategic planning and risk management, with a demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes in a highly accountable environment.

You build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders to deliver desired outcomes and can confidently communicate complex information to a range of audiences. With strong leadership, problem-solving, negotiation and organisational skills, you are able to balance competing priorities, support high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement in grant program delivery and customer experience.

Key knowledge and experience

• Sound experience in leading a team in the administration and management of complex and significant grant schemes or related programs including establishing governance systems, budget and performance management.
• Experience in issues management and strategic planning including a demonstrated track record of delivering outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and monitoring operational plans with a demonstrated track record in providing direction and gaining cooperation of a multidisciplinary geographically dispersed group of staff in a service environment.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Conservation Waste and Heritage Grants

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.

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 14 October 2026 at 11:55PM.

Please contact Lara Trimming via [e-mail] or on 02 9995 5146.

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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