Manager Regulatory Policy

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

Use your policy and regulatory skills to contribute to sustainable water management for the environment and communities of NSW

• Temporary role up to June Full-time at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Located in Parramatta or regional office location by negotiation with hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 + super

Opportunity to join the Natural Resource Access Regulator (NRAR), that enforces NSW water laws and offers guidance and education to help water users comply. We strive to be an efficient and effective regulator that celebrates and reflects the diversity of the community we serve.  Working with NRAR provides a chance to make sure water is used lawfully so that all communities and the environment get a fair share. 

NRAR's Regulatory Policy team is currently seeking to appoint a Manager Regulatory Policy to lead a team with responsibility for developing evidence-based regulatory and other policy proposals to address issues affecting NRAR's ability to be an effective, efficient, transparent and accountable regulator.

They are also responsible for engaging with the Water Group at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on new policy and legislative proposals by the department to advocate for NRAR's strategic interests, particularly the enforceability of any proposed legislative reforms.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have extensive experience in compliance and regulatory policy and operations with the ability to ensure seamless integration of strategic, regulatory and operational policy through close collaboration with the other policy managers and their teams.

As a naturally good communicator with policy expertise, you have the demonstrated ability to effectively advocate for an organisation's interests when engaging with others on new policy proposals and initiatives.

You have experience and a reputation for providing accurate policy advice and recommendations on a range of complex issues, given the need to understand the problem and formulate responses within short-time frames.

Essential Requirements

• Current NSW Driver Licence and some travel throughout the state is required

For more information read the full Role Description:  Manager Regulatory Policy

Who we are

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.

NRAR enforces the NSW water laws and offers guidance and education to help water users comply. We strive to be an efficient and effective regulator that celebrates and reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Working with NRAR provides a chance to make sure water is used lawfully so that all communities and the environment get a fair share.

To Apply

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.

Applications close Monday 10 November 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Mike Sharpin, Senior Manager Strategic Policy, NRAR via email or mobile

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.

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