Senior Policy Officer

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Senior Policy Officer
• Environment Officer Class 10
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $134,421 to $148,239 + super
• Temporary full-time (up to 30 June 2027) opportunity
• Based in Parramatta – 4 Parramatta Square (location negotiable)

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 heritage of NSW, then this is the job for you

About you

You will be responsible for leading the development of key strategic reform proposals, including the drafting of legislative policy instructions and cabinet submissions, as well as implementing key elements of the NSW heritage strategy. You will work closely with key stakeholders to understand the challenges and opportunities of the current heritage system and design solutions that meet the needs of system users and government. Your strong research, analysis, communication and negotiation skills will be used to test and refine innovative and evidence-based solutions to tricky policy problems.

In this role, you will drive the development and delivery of critical components of the NSW Heritage Strategy, including the development of a Heritage Bill designed to modernise and improve the operation of the NSW heritage system.

About the role

The Heritage NSW Policy and Strategy Branch is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Policy Officer with strong strategic policy skills to help deliver the NSW Government's first heritage strategy and related legislative reforms. You will have strong knowledge and experience of government processes, including legislative reform.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Strategic Policy team and will be responsible for allocating and supporting the work of other team members to deliver collective goals. Part time work will be considered for the right applicant.

Key knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of and experience in the preparation and development of policy analysis, planning, formulation, interpretation and evaluation in a politically sensitive portfolio.
• Understanding of, and experience dealing with, contemporary public policy issues with knowledge of government and public administration, legislative processes and protocols and the complexities of policy debates.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications or sound experience in policy development, heritage, Aboriginal cultural heritage or relevant field.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior 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.

Applications close: Monday 17 November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Julia Dowling 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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