Engagement & Partnerships Lead

**Engagement and Partnership Lead**

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._
- Join an organisation committed to protecting tomorrow together
- Thrive in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
- Remunerations starting from $142,529 plus superannuation
- Benefits and flexibility recognising work isn’t all you are passionate about
- One Ongoing role available
- Role based in Parramatta or other NSW EPA Office Location

**The Opportunity**

You will oversee a supportive and results driven team to lead initiatives to build relationships with the EPA’s stakeholders to ensure NSW communities and stakeholders are engaged and informed on EPA issues and opportunities. This includes overseeing the management of advisory groups and representing the EPA by directly engaging with key stakeholders to ensure collaboration on the environmental challenges that we face.

**About You**

You will be an outcomes focused passionate advocate for the EPA, developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with key stakeholders, including engaging regularly and directly with key stakeholders on the EPA’s initiatives, policy and programs. Oversee the management of the EPA Advisory Groups, working closely with internal partners. You will also have skills and experience in leading the planning and implementation of strategic engagement initiatives that are effective in achieving organisational goals.

**About the Team**

The Corporate Affairs Branch reports directly to the CEO, it is responsible for:

- Leading ministerial media and engagement, relationship management and engagement strategies for all EPA stakeholders.
- Driving strategic partnerships with industry.
- Leads stakeholder engagement with community, industry and government
- Leads marketing campaigns designed to drive behavioural change.
- Drives of social media management and content.

For more information read the full Role Description - Engagements & Partnerships Lead

**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.

**_ 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, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. The EPA supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

**To Apply**

**Applications close: 25 November 2025 at 11.55pm**

**Good to know**
- 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._

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