Policy & Programs Officer

Drive real change in NSW's energy future by shaping strategic policy that delivers a more reliable, affordable and sustainable system for all.

• Permanent opportunity
• Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Office location - Parramatta; flexible working available
• Environment Officer Class 8 - salary ranges from $115,817 - $130,667 + super

The Climate Change and Sustainability Policy Branch supports the Minister and Executive by leading the development of strategic policy, influencing whole-of-government and national policy formation, and providing policy advice.

About the Role

The Policy and Programs Officer role in the Energy Security Safeguard Policy Team is an exciting opportunity to help deliver a more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system in NSW.

This critical role will see you managing the development, implementation, monitoring, improvement and evaluation of key policy settings. You will provide policy advice, research and analysis to key stakeholders to develop and implement policy reforms. This will include preparing briefings, reports and discussion papers, as well as participating in meetings and delivering presentations to a range of audiences.

This role is pivotal to ensuring policy and program design is effective, innovative and meets priority objectives to achieve critical state outcomes. The opportunity will allow you to help deliver real change in how we help transform NSW to a more sustainable future.

About You

To be successful in this opportunity, you will ideally have experience in policy development, implementation and evaluation. This role also greatly benefits from an understanding of the machinery of Government and the policy process.

You will also have the ability to achieve assigned project objectives within a high volume and evolving work environment. It will be important to be confident in supporting complex and sensitive consultations with diverse stakeholders, within agreed timelines and varying expectations.

For more information read the full Role Description: Policy and Programs Officer RD Safeguard

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 Sunday 26thOctober at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact James Griffiths 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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