Products and Standards Manager

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• This is an exciting opportunity to work within a leading environmental government program. NABERS is actively working towards accelerating the transition to Net Zero Emissions for the built environment and meeting Australia's climate obligations.
• Temporary (until December 2027) – with potential to extend / convert to ongoing
• Full-time opportunity (35 hours per week) – flexible working available
• Office location Parramatta
• Environment Officer Class 10 – salary ranges from $134,421 - $148,239 plus super

NABERS is a national program which provides sustainability ratings for the built environment. The program is mandated by the Commonwealth government for office buildings and provides voluntary ratings in a number of other sectors. To find out more visit

Our Operations and Standards team is currently seeking to appoint a Products and Standards (P&S) Manager.

The P&S team ensures that the corresponding NABERS rules are established to facilitate smooth operations when new NABERS tools are released. It also looks after the review, maintenance and updates of existing rules and resources that achieve reliable ratings that everyone can trust – supporting a simple and easy rating process.

About The Role

• Oversee the NABERS rules and standards to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the NABERS rating tools
• Work closely with subject matter experts across the branch to finalise rules for our new products as well as rules updates to existing rules
• Manage feedback on our rules to identify and lead rules improvement projects that make our rules more streamlined for NABERS and our customers
• Provide accurate technical or operational advice and support to stakeholders
• Collaborate with consultants and stakeholders on technical resource development
• Carry out various administrative tasks, and respond to general enquiries

About You

The Products and Standards manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the NABERS rating tools by overseeing the NABERS rules and standards. NABERS currently has tools that covers more than 10 building sectors as well as Energy, Water, Indoor Environment, Waste and Carbon Neutral. This role works closely with subject matter experts across the branch to finalise rules for our new products as well as rules updates to existing rules.

The role also manages feedback on our rules to identify and leads rules improvement projects that make our rules more streamlined for NABERS and our customers. This role has one direct report. It would suit someone who is pragmatic, with an eye for detail and enjoys working with a variety of people across a broad range of topics.

Requirements - Skills / Experience:

• Excellent knowledge of technical issues related to sustainable practices in the built environment with demonstrated ability to critically review and advise on technical documentation
• At least 3 years of professional experience working in or with complex organizations such as government departments or large corporations
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills
• Excellent project management capabilities with proven ability to prioritize competing demands
• Ability to work across standard IT platforms and applications

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or similar technical discipline
• Experience of or familiarity with NABERS ratings
• Previous experience working on sustainability in the built environment
• Data analysis experience
• Experience of Salesforce CRM

For more information read the Senior Project Officer Role Description which applies to this role: Senior Project Officer Sustainability Programs ECCS EO10

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.

Applications close Tuesday 4th October at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Clemente Allende 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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