Program Manager

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 157,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking a Program Manager, Credit Inventory to oversee a portfolio of biodiversity credits and manage stakeholder relationships throughout the contract lifecycle. The role supports the Credits Supply Fund and contributes to financial management and funding discussions.

You will develop and implement contract management processes, maintain contract information, and lead risk management to ensure contract outcomes are

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-volume portfolios or environmental programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across government and private sector.
• Experience in environmental, biodiversity or natural capital markets or strong interest to build knowledge.
• Highly organised with ability to manage fast-moving projects and complex issues.
• Experience leading and developing teams to deliver outcomes.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in legal, environment or economics related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop contract management processes and strategies for the Credits Supply Fund to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain contract information and oversee fulfilment, adjusting arrangements as needed.
• Build and sustain stakeholder relationships with buyers and sellers to maximise contract value.
• Lead risk management by identifying, assessing and reporting risks and implementing mitigations.
• Monitor the Credits Supply Fund’s inventory, balance sheet and P&L, and contribute to funding discussions.

Skills

Portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Risk management

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental Law/Economics

Job description

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Play a key role in developing and growing the biodiversity credits market for the NSW biodiversity offset scheme.
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $157,257 to $172,589 + super
  

The Program Manager, Credit Inventory plays a key role in managing a portfolio of high value biodiversity credits and stakeholder relationships through the contract lifecycle to ensure credit purchases and sales are achieved to meet stakeholder requirements.

The role supports the effective operation of the Credits Supply Fund in buying and selling biodiversity credits, and contributes to financial management, analysis and funding discussions to support sound financial and operational outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and implementing contract management processes and strategies for the Credits Supply Fund to ensure efficient, transparent operations in line with competitive neutrality requirements
• Maintaining the integrity of contract information and overseeing contract fulfilment including responding to unavoidable changes in delivery by updating contractual arrangements and continuing to match credit demand and supply
• Building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships with buyers and sellers to proactively identify, manage, report and mitigate contractual risks, maximise contract value and ensure contract outcomes are achieved.
• Leading risk management activities by identifying, categorising, assessing and reporting risks while implementing appropriate mitigation strategies to support informed governance and delivery of outcomes.
• Supporting the monitoring of the Credits Supply Fund’s inventory, balance sheet and Profit and Loss Statements, identifying issues early to support effective financial management, and contributing to funding-related discussions with other branches and agencies.
  

About You

You have a passion for delivering programs that create meaningful environmental outcomes. You bring a collaborative approach, strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to influence and negotiate with a range of stakeholders including government and private sector stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings experience and knowledge in managing high volume portfolios or environmental programs
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills and build trust at all levels including with government and private sector stakeholders
• Enjoys working collaboratively with legal, procurement, finance and technical experts to achieve quality outcomes
• Has experience working in environmental, biodiversity or natural capital markets, or demonstrates a strong interest and willingness to build this knowledge.
• Is highly organised, with experience keeping track of fast-moving projects and confidently navigating sensitive and complex issues
• Can identify, assess and manage contractual, operation and financial risks
• Is proactive in identifying opportunities to improve processes, enhance transparency and drive operational efficiency
• Has experience in leading and developing teams to deliver high-quality, outcomes-focused work.
  
• Tertiary qualifications, or demonstrated equivalent experience, in legal, environment or economics related discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
  

For more information read the full Role Description: Program 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.

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.

Applications close Sunday 11 th October 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Victoria Nolan via [e-mail]

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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