Senior Policy Officer

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Shape policy and delivery work that supports high-integrity natural capital markets, nature finance, disclosure and evidence-based decision-making for NSW
• Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Parramatta location, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $128,052 to $142,649 + super

Our Natural Capital Markets and Accounts Branch is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Policy Officer in the Nature Finance & Disclosure Policy team. The team works in an emerging area of environmental policy, focused on how natural capital, nature-related risks and opportunities, disclosure and market settings can support better decisions for nature and NSW.

This is a policy role with a strong delivery focus. You will contribute to advice, written products and implementation planning, while also coordinating inputs, engaging stakeholders and helping organise work where the approach may still be developing. The role is well suited to someone who can work with complex ideas, but is just as comfortable turning those ideas into clear next steps, practical options and useful material for decision-makers.

You bring experience in policy, strategy, project coordination, research, stakeholder engagement or related work, ideally in a complex government, environmental, climate, finance, market, regulatory or natural resource management context. You do not need to be a technical specialist in natural capital, nature finance or disclosure, but you will be comfortable learning quickly, asking good questions and working with concepts that are still being shaped.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working in the space between policy development and practical delivery. You can bring structure to ambiguous work, coordinate input from others and help turn early ideas into useful products, advice or implementation plans. You are willing to be hands-on: drafting, following up, synthesising information, preparing material for senior audiences and helping clarify what needs to happen next.

You work well with others because you listen carefully, adapt your communication style and build trust across different perspectives. You are comfortable balancing quality with practicality, and you know when to seek more evidence, when to test an assumption and when to produce a clear working draft that helps move a decision forward.

• Understanding of the machinery of government and the policy process, or demonstrated ability to acquire this knowledge quickly.
• Experience preparing clear advice, briefings, summaries or project material for senior decision-makers.
• Experience working across policy, strategy, project coordination, research or implementation planning in a complex or emerging area.
• Ability to bring structure to ambiguous work by clarifying issues, organising information and identifying practical next steps.
• Experience building relationships, engaging stakeholders and coordinating input across teams or disciplines.

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Policy Officer

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.

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 Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Dev Singh via Dev.Singh@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0421 494 734.

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.

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

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 Gabriella Schulzer on 9585 6521 (please mention reference number 553114).

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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Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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