Senior Climate Risk Officer

• Full time, 35 hours per week
• Ongoing role
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo, Nowra and Coffs Harbour
• Clerk Grade 9/10 – Salary from $129,464.00 to $142,665.00per annum plus super and leave loading

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers

About the Role

The Senior Climate Risk Officer supports the Climate Change Risk Manager in embedding climate risk into DPIRD's operations and broader risk management practices. This includes leading and contributing to projects that integrate climate risk into business processes, developing tools and resources, reporting, and engaging staff to build awareness and capability. The role also assists with the implementation of operational risk requirements under the Risk Management Framework, ensuring climate risk is considered alongside other enterprise risks. Key responsibilities include preparing documentation, analysing data to identify emerging issues, and supporting risk owners across the department.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Strong understanding of relevant State government climate change legislation, strategy, and policy. Demonstrated experience in project and system change management.
• Proven experience in risk management, including climate risk assessment, operationalisation, and integration into broader frameworks. Experience with adaptation planning is desirable.
• Ability to support the implementation of operational risk processes and contribute to continuous improvement across the Risk Management Framework.
• Extensive experience in stakeholder consultation, negotiation, and collaboration.
• Exceptional decision-making skills, accountable for quality and accurate advice.

What We Offer

DPIRD an attractive place to build your career. You'll be part of a team that offers:

• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

For a confidential discussion about this vacancy please contact:

Joel Johnsson on or

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Applying is easy

Please apply via our online portal. Submit your current resume/CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you're our ideal candidate.

Applications Close: Sunday 23 November 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, you'll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person or via Microsoft Teams video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

About us: Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is proud to announce that we have achieved Disability Confident Recruiter status, by Australian Disability Network. DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.