Assistant Policy Officer

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Assistant Policy Officer
• Environment Officer Class 5
• Ongoing full-time opportunity – role likely to commence from 1 February 2026
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $94,423 to $105,016 + super
• Based in Parramatta – 4 Parramatta Square

Heritage NSW works with communities to protect, celebrate and manage our incredible heritage across NSW. If you are keen to be a part of a high performing, multi-disciplinary team that helps conserve and protect the Aboriginal, built, and archaeological heritage of NSW, then this is the job for you

About You

You're a developing policy professional with a solid foundation in research, analysis, and written communication. You're curious, proactive, and committed to learning, with a growing understanding of government priorities and stakeholder engagement. You're confident working in a team environment and keen to contribute to policy initiatives that make a difference for communities across NSW. You're ready to build on your experience and take the next step in your policy career.

About the Role

As an Assistant Policy Officer, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and review of policy initiatives that support government objectives. You'll prepare briefing notes, reports, and correspondence, and undertake research and analysis to support evidence-based decision-making. You'll engage with stakeholders to gather insights and contribute to collaborative problem-solving. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your policy expertise, work on meaningful projects, and develop your skills in a supportive and fast-paced team environment.

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

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.

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.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close: Sunday 16 November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Erin Stapleton via or on

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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