Government - State (Government & Defence) Full time • Join a world class organisation and make a difference to the environment
• Thrive in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
• Remunerations starting from $293,000 to max SORT range including superannuation
• Benefits and flexibility recognising work isn't all you are passionate about
• One ongoing role available
• Role based in Parramatta / Flexible all EPA office locations considered
The opportunity This is a rare opportunity for a leader to have a positive impact on our State's environmental and human health outcomes. In this unique role you will be leading a team of approximately 140 people across policy, strategy, Aboriginal initiatives and financial management of the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
The Executive Director provides strategic leadership in the development and implementation of modern risk-based regulatory policies, initiatives and reform, to guide and enable protection of the environment and human health, and financial and business management to enable budgetary and compliance requirements.
You will be joining a highly collaborative and effective executive team, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, divisional executives and external stakeholders to provide expert advice in relation to regulatory policy reform and strategic initiative delivery, and proactive response to emerging environmental, political and community areas of concern. You will also provide financial leadership and strategic business decision-making.
About You With stewardship at the heart of the EPA's strategy, it is essential that you are committed to deep listening and collaboration to navigate solving challenges and delivering outcomes. You will be an inclusive and empowering leader who builds high-performing teams with a clear purpose and outcomes focus.
You will have extensive experience in regulatory policy leadership in complex and highly scrutinised settings, and have demonstrated exceptional stakeholder engagement experience, including industry, community and government. It is essential that you are commercially astute with outstanding governance skills.
The Team The Strategy & Policy Division brings the EPA's stewardship approach and strategies to life through policy, expertise, insight and advice to positively impact environmental health, leveraging modelling and insights to create the vision and strategic plans for the NSW Government agenda.
They also provide financial management and the funding strategy for the EPA to meet its requirements and achieve objectives.
The EPA's executive team is based in Parramatta and works flexibly across all office locations.
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.
The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the Department of Planning and Environment. For more information on the work we do at NSW EPA, go to
Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.
Why work for us? EPA people are energised by our purpose and we invite all our team members to:
• Be part of protecting what matters – be purpose-led making a meaningful impact to the environment, economy and communities delivering for a better NSW.
• Do more and be inspired together – be members of passionate united teams who protect the environment and each other through care, trust and collaboration.
• Bring who you are and grow with us - we put people first creating a culture where everyone can be themselves, respecting and developing our diverse skills & aspirations and prioritising our safety and wellbeing.
Some additional benefits to working for us include:
• A competitive salary and leave entitlements, salary packaging to save tax, fitness passport and free & confidential counselling services.
• Opportunities and pathways for learning and developing your skills with access to online and face-to-face training and mentoring.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunities to make an impact and help shape the future for our environment.
• Interesting and challenging work aligning with personal values that allow you to reach your full potential.
• Recognition programs.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. The EPA supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have a disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the consultants at Derwent by email
Applications close: Sunday 3 November 2024 at 11.55pm
To apply Derwent, an external search firm, will be facilitating the recruitment for this role. For a copy of the Candidate Information Pack (which includes a copy of the role description), please go to and click on 'search jobs' to find the role listed. Your application requires a resume and covering letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
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