Manager Policy and Programs - Strategic Projects

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage.

Manager Policy and Programs working on strategic projects for ECCS

Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a strategic management role contributing to the Energy Climate Change and Sustainability for NSW

• Internal expression of interest - DCCEEW
• Temporary role to November 2026 - full-time at 35 hours per week
• Located in Parramatta with hybrid working supported
• Salary from $154,231 to $178,369 plus super and leave loading

About the role

• Leading role in managing the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of key policies and projects within NSW business, government and household sectors.  
• Pivotal to ensuring the design and delivery of our policies and projects are effective, innovative and meet priority objectives to achieve critical state outcomes.    
• Lead and develop high-performance teams enabling them to design and deliver policies/ projects aligned to program needs 
• Terrific opportunity to shape real change in transforming NSW to a more sustainable future.  

 About you 

• Ability to positively lead a multi-disciplinary team through a range of complex initiatives to achieve program deliverables.
• Capable of designing and delivering complex programs relating to policy or project-based outcomes. 
• Ability to provide expert advice and information to your team, Executive and stakeholders on emerging policy/project issues and present recommendations. 
• Experienced in engaging in complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive positive collaboration and partnerships in a transparent and equitable way. 
• Track record of managing risks, reporting, budgets and leading continuous improvement activities ensuring the required outcomes are achieved on time/budget and supporting an engaging organisational culture. 

 Key experience 

• Experience in designing and delivering on policy or project targets ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, and to quality standards.  
• Positively leading a team of policy or project professionals to meet significant program outcomes. 
• Proven experience in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders to enable required actions on complex policy/project outcomes. 

For more information read the full Role Description:  Manager Policy and Programs

Who we are

The Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability (ECCS) Group within the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water focusses on some of the most significant issues facing our state, energy reliability, climate change and emissions reduction. The policies, strategies and programs led by ECCS are a key pillar of NSW economic policy that will bring enduring benefits to our economy, the environment and the people of NSW. Our mission is to accelerate NSW’s transformation to a sustainable future.

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.  

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an existing NSW Government employee.

Applications close Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Catherine Dunkerley via Teams or via email at catherine.dunkerley@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Eloise Fleck on 02 8275 1709 (please mention reference number 553004).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn. 

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