Policy Manager

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 178,000 - 198,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job share opportunity

Parramatta location

Part-time 21 hours per week

Job summary

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking a Policy Manager to lead strategic environmental policy and reform across NSW. The role is offered as an ongoing flexible job share arrangement, 21 hours per week, with Parramatta or other DCCEEW offices by negotiation and hybrid working supported.

You will work with senior leaders and stakeholders to shape policy, provide strategic advice, and drive outcomes on complex environmental issues, contributing to lasting

Qualifications

• You're a strategic policy professional with experience leading complex policy, legislative or regulatory reform initiatives.
• You communicate with confidence, build strong partnerships and bring people together to navigate competing priorities and achieve shared outcomes.
• You work well in a fast-paced environment, exercise sound judgement and influence decisions in evolving policy contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead major policy and reform initiatives and provide strategic advice to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Shape strategic environmental policy and reform across NSW and contribute to government decision-making.
• Co-lead a high-impact policy development team and drive outcomes on complex environmental issues.

Job description

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Lead strategic environmental policy and reform that shapes government decisions and delivers lasting outcomes for NSW communities and nature.
• Ongoing job share opportunity (21 hours per week)
• Parramatta location or other DCCEEW office locations by negotiation, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $178,315 to $197,753 + super (pro rata)
  

Our Strategic Policy Science & Engagement team is currently seeking to appoint a Policy Manager to help shape strategic environmental policy and reform across NSW. The role is offered as an ongoing flexible job share arrangement, part-time for 21 hours per week.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute and co-lead a high‑impact policy development team while

helping to shape the policy decisions that influence how NSW protects and manages its natural environment. Working with senior leaders, government agencies and key stakeholders, you'll lead major policy and reform initiatives, provide strategic advice and drive outcomes on complex environmental issues. You will contribute to work that has a lasting impact across government, communities and the environment.

About You

You're a strategic policy professional with experience leading complex policy, legislative or regulatory reform initiatives. Whether your background is in environment, planning, natural resources, regulation or another policy setting, you're skilled at developing clear advice, leading reform and delivering outcomes in complex environments.

You communicate with confidence, build strong partnerships and bring people together to navigate competing priorities and achieve shared outcomes. You're comfortable working at pace, exercising sound judgement and influencing decisions in complex and evolving environments.

For more information read the full Role Description: Policy 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.

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 Monday 5 th October 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact John Forcier via [e-mail] or 02 5534 3005, or Danielle Pile (Wednesday to Friday) via [e-mail] or 8275 1618.

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 [e-mail] or contacting Gabriella Schulzer on 9585 6521 (please mention reference number 553117).

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