Principal Policy Officer Aboriginal Initiatives

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Environment Protection Authority Full time

**Principal Policy Officer (Identified) Aboriginal Initiates**

**_ Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**

**_Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._**
- Aboriginal Identified opportunity
- Join a world class organisation and make a difference to the environment
- Thrive in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
- Temporary full-time opportunity based at Parramatta or in a regional location by negotiation
- Salary of $126,084 to $138,953 + superannuation, depending on experience

The NSW Environmental Protection Authority, Aboriginal Initiatives team seeks to appoint a Principal Policy Officer to lead meaningful engagement with Aboriginal communities for the delivery of priority projects and influence of policy, programs and practice that will improve the future protection of the environment and human health and drive NSW to a more sustainable future.
This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity and cultural connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977).

**About You**

You will be knowledgeable and have lived experience with strong connections and identity to your culture. You will be able to provide leadership to improve inclusion of Aboriginal perspectives into regulatory policy and practice of the EPA. Proven experience in leading people to undertake end-to-end project management, effective engagement with Aboriginal communities and the ability to network across various areas of government.

You have passion for the environment and your community. You do not need to be an expert in environmental matters and regulation but will be curious to learn more about what the NSW EPA does to protect human health and the environment. You are a team player always ready to roll their sleeves up and jump in when a job needs to be done, no matter how big or small.
This role will see you lead a team to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate projects and provide advice and guidance to influence policies, programs and practice.

**Essential Requirements**
- Extensive experience in planning, implementing and managing complex projects to achieve priority objectives
- Demonstrated capability in influencing stakeholders to take action and deliver agreed outcomes
- Applicants must be of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community as such. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997.

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

**About Us**

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is the state's primary environmental regulator. Our vision is for New South Wales to have a healthy environment, healthy community and healthy business. We believe healthy ecosystems are the foundation for healthy communities, a healthy economy and for enhancing liveability.
The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

**To Apply**

**Applications close**:Monday 3 April 2023 at 11.59 pm

Information session

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 background checks may include, but are not limited to Reference Checks, National Police Checks, Working with Children and Medical Checks. The background checks will vary depending on the requirements of the role you have applied for and the work and environments you will be working across.

**Looking for more information or assistance in applying? Our Diversity team can assist to**:

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