Unit Head Programs

**Job Title**: Unit Head Programs
**Job Grade / Classification**: Environment Officer Class 12
**Employment Type**: Full Time, Ongoing with creation of recruitment pool for future vacancies
**Location**: Parramatta or location negotiable

“To lead and manage a unit to effectively deliver illegal dumping programs and initiatives and lead the design and implementation of the NSW Illegal Dumping Strategy under the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy (the WaSM). In addition, the role is expected to drive the delivery of the EPA Behaviour Change Plan to lift agency capability in use of behavioural sciences.”

**Agency overview**

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is the state‘s primary environmental regulator. We work to protect our community and the environment as a leader, partner and protector. 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 Iiveability.
We lead in protecting our air, waterways, land and the health of the community for the future.
We work with communities, government and business to reduce our impact on the environment.
We hold people and organisations to account through licensing, monitoring, regulation and enforcement.

**Purpose of the role**:
To lead and manage the Unit in the development and implementation of Branch/Section projects and programs that support enhanced environmental sustainability through delivery of state-wide programs. (Units can have either a geographic or functional focus (or both) depending on location).

**Additional Information**

A Recruitment Pool may be established for roles within the EPA or the Planning and Environment Cluster, or other roles with similar focus capabilities. The Recruitment Pool may be available to hiring managers from Planning and Environment Cluster and other NSW Public Sector agencies over a 18-month period.
- 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 to which you have applied and the work and environments you will be working across.

**To Apply**:

- Attach your resume that sets out your education, work history and other facts about yourself that relate to the role (maximum of 4 pages);
- Attach a cover letter that is relevant to the role (maximum of 1 page).
- Respond to the following target question in your cover letter:
Q. Please provide an example of a program you have delivered with multiple stakeholders aimed at shifting the behaviour of members of a community including, the type of program, your role in its execution and what your learnt.

**Further information** about the role please contact: Lou-Anne Lind on 9995 6718

**Applications Close**: Monday 18 July at 11.55pm

**Our commitment to diversity and flexibility**

At the EPA, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our business and are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects the communities of NSW.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

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

- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.