Senior Performance Officer

Senior Performance Officer
Do you want to protect future generations?
Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA

• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community
• Environment Officer Class 10
• Remuneration starting from $138,454 plus superannuation
• Enjoy employee benefits and flexible working options
• One temporary role available until 23 December 2026
• Role based in Parramatta or in an approved EPA office location

The opportunity

The Senior Performance Officer provides regulatory, environmental and corporate performance analysis, including annual corporate planning and performance reporting, to support good governance, risk management, accountability and improved regulatory performance.

The role is responsible for coordinating and delivering key performance reporting products, partnering with business areas to develop meaningful performance measures, methodologies and targets, ensuring alignment with government priorities, legislative requirements and government frameworks.

Through the provision of expert advice and analysis the role supports performance monitoring planning and reporting activities, supporting stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and achieve strategic objectives

About you

You will serve as a passionate advocate for the EPA, striving to achieve tangible outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Strong project and program leadership skills with the ability to deliver complex, high profile initiatives that support improved environmental regulatory outcomes.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving capability, including the ability to identify emerging issues, assess risks, interpret data and provide sound advice.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, briefings, submissions and advice for senior stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with experience preparing reports, briefings, submissions and advice for senior stakeholders.
• Sound judgement, diplomacy and resilience particularly when dealing with sensitive, confidential or controversial issues in a regulatory environment.

For more information about the role, please read the Role Description –  Senior Performance Officer - EO10 - Role Description - Generic - March 2026.docx

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.

Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

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.

For more information about working at the EPA and what to expect in our recruitment processes, please read our  Candidate Information Pack.pdf

Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 20 September 2026

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Rose Hucker at Rose.Hucker@epa.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

If you require a reasonable adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at epa.recruitment@epa.nsw.gov.au and please mention reference REQ # 553089.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles, or contact our Aboriginal Employment Pathways team for a yarn. 

For more information on reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes, please click here