Strategic Environmental Policy Manager — Part Time

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

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