Assistant Policy Officer Targeted

2 weeks ago


Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia NSW Environment Protection Authority Full time

**_Assistant Policy Officer & Assistant Policy Officer targeted_**
- Exciting opportunities for an individual to grow a career in government policy in a supportive and collaborative environment
- Several positions available including 1 targeted role
- Commitment to a diverse workplace
- Salary is $84,757 to $94,265, plus superannuation and leave loading (Environment Officer Class 5)

**About the opportunities**

**Aboriginal Initiatives Team**

Our Aboriginal Initiatives (AI) team assist the EPA to effectively engage with Aboriginal communities and improve its understanding of Aboriginal cultural values to strengthen its regulatory role to protect the environment. The AI team are hiring an Assistant Project Officer.

Do you have lived experience in understanding Aboriginal cultural values, knowledges, and have a passion for caring for Country.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues in the EPA, Aboriginal organisations, government and non-government stakeholders. You don’t need to be an expert in environmental matters and regulation but are curious to learn more about what the NSW EPA does to protect human health and caring for Country. If you’re a team player, sound communicator, come and join our deadly team.

This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

**Strategy & Policy division**

We are also looking for talented and highly-motivated Assistant Policy Officers for the EPA’s Strategy and Policy Division.
You will be joining a high-performing and passionate team with a proven track record in delivering on the strategic priorities of the EPA and the NSW Government, and who are committed to supporting the EPA’s ambition of being a world class regulator.

**About you**

These are exciting opportunities to assist in developing and implementing policies and projects, guidance, strategic and innovative solutions to achieve effective environmental and human health outcomes for the people of NSW.

We welcome individuals with a diverse range of experience - both in and outside government policy. The successful applicant will ideally demonstrate:

- Assist in strategic policy development by preparing briefings and advice in response to Ministerial and Executive requests on a range of priorities including reform initiatives in regulatory, legislative and economic policy
- Assist in the review, evaluation and development of legislative reforms, policies and programs, tools and guidance to facilitate the delivery of transparent, consistent and accountable environmental regulations and policies in NSW
- Undertake research, analysis and writing to support the development of policy and legislative reforms
- Effective communication clearly conveying technical and complex information, verbally, written and visually
- Willing to go above and beyond with a hands-on and collaborative approach
- Passion and energy, working to deadlines and in an agile environment

To learn more about the role, please review the role description - Assistant Policy Officer

**About the EPA**

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.

**Why work for us?**

EPA people are energised by our purpose and focussed on the environment 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



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