Senior Manager, Regulatory Practice and Engagement

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

• Lead strategic regulatory engagement programs for the Conservation and Heritage Regulator
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Environment Officer Class 14 - Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $173,121 to $191,993 + super

Our Conservation Programs, Heritage & Regulation team is seeking a Senior Manager, Regulatory Practice and Engagement to lead, direct and deliver strategic engagement programs that optimise regulatory outcomes. In this role, you will design and implement high-quality, targeted education and behaviour-change initiatives that enable and encourage compliance with biodiversity and heritage regulations (CHR). You will provide guidance on regulatory practice, emerging issues and areas for reform and continuous improvement to ensure compliance and strengthen regulatory performance.

You will also develop, implement and evaluate tactical and operational plans, programs and initiatives that advance the CHR's objectives. This includes overseeing the development of ICT regulatory systems, spatial analytics and remote sensing capabilities to support accurate compliance risk assessment, as well as leading the design and delivery of staff capability programs to build a highly mature and effective regulator.

About You

You are a seasoned leader with high level expertise in the analysis of complex concepts, problems and issues, and developing and applying creative and practical solutions that drive results. You have a proven track record of providing clear direction and guidance to multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams in a service-focused regulatory environment. You possess extensive experience in developing, implementing and monitoring business and operational plans. Your leadership ensures that objectives are consistently achieved while fostering collaboration and engagement across all levels of the organisation.

You have demonstrated leadership in effectively managing teams and financial resources to consistently achieve performance standards and support organisational objectives.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in regulation and/or equivalent experience
• Current NSW driver's licence and ability and willingness to travel throughout the state when required
• A satisfactory Criminal History Check is a requirement of this role.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager Regulatory Practice and Engagement

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, 23rd November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Adam Gilligan via

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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