Manager Engagement

NSW Environment Protection Authority; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Employee benefits

One ongoing role

Job summary

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking an experienced Engagement Manager (EO14) to shape how the EPA works with stakeholders and communities in NSW. You will oversee the Engagement section's day-to-day operations and provide strategic advice on complex issues to ensure informed, constructive engagement across government and the community.

Based in Parramatta or another EPA office, the role offers flexible working options and a competitive remuneration package starting from

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing engagement strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of engaging with stakeholders including contentious issues.
• Ability to uplift organisational capacity for engagement activities.
• Understanding of government workings and public sector principles.

Responsibilities

• Shape the direction of EPA stakeholder engagement.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the EPA Engagement section.
• Provide strategic advice to ensure communities are engaged and informed on EPA issues.
• Collaborate with business units, key ministerial staff, media and other NSW Government agencies to provide strategic advice on complex issues.
• Oversee alignment of engagement practices across the EPA to create consistency in approach.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Government relations

Strategic advice

Leadership

Job description

Manager Engagement

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
• Environment Officer Class 14
• Remuneration starting from $178,315 plus superannuation
• Enjoy employee benefits and flexible working options
• One ongoing role available
• Role based in Parramatta or in an approved EPA office location

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Engagement Manager to join the NSW EPA. In this role, you will shape the direction of how the EPA works with its stakeholders. You will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the EPA Engagement section and provide strategic advice and guidance to ensure NSW communities and stakeholders are engaged and informed on EPA issues and opportunities. You will work with the EPA’s various business units, key ministerial staff, media and other NSW Government agencies to provide strategic advice on complex and sensitive issues. This role is responsible for overseeing alignment of engagement practices across the EPA to create consistency in approach.

For more information about the role, please read the Manager Engagement - EO14 - Role Description.DOCX

About you

• Sound experience in developing and implementing organisational engagement strategies with a focus on developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of, and senior level experience in engaging with stakeholders including contentious issues.
• Demonstrated ability to uplift organisational capacity and capability to participate in engagement activities.
• Good understanding of emerging trends in stakeholder engagement practices and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the workings of government, parliamentary processes and public sector principles.

About us

As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future. Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems. We bring 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 climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future. Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

If you require a reasonable adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] and please mention reference 554219.

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 . Role Description

Applications close: Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Sam Lewis at [e-mail]