Principal Policy Officer

**Principal Policy Officer**
**Environment Officer Class 11**

**_ Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
**_Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._**
- Exciting new career opportunity to deliver policy and reform programs that will shape the future protection of the environment and drive NSW toward a more sustainable future
- This is a unique opportunity to make far reaching intergenerational change for the betterment of NSW, Australia and the planet
- Be part of an inclusive, dynamic and vibrant team culture
- Several roles available including ongoing and temporary roles
- Remunerations starting from $129,273 plus superannuation.
- Roles based in Parramatta **other EPA Offices may be considered

**The opportunity**

As a Principal Policy Officer you will support the Unit Head and Manager Policy in a high performing, collaborative and passionate team with a proven track record in delivering important policy projects, bringing experience as a senior policy professional, confidence and advanced thinking and problem-solving skills; leading policy analysis, evaluation and development with the ability to identify and implement innovative solutions. The Principal Policy Officer is required to synthesise and communicating complex concepts and engage with internal and external stakeholders, while managing multiple competing priorities and contributing to a positive team culture

**About You**

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and action policies, projects, guidance, and strategic and innovative solutions to achieve environmental and human health outcomes for the people of NSW.

We welcome individuals with a diverse range of experience - either in or outside of government. Successful applicants will be:

- Highly motivated and adaptive, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in policy or economic analysis and development with the ability to identify and contribute to the development and implementation of innovative solutions.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and build strong working relationships across govern agencies and with stakeholders.

**About our division**

The Regulatory Policy Initiatives and Advice Division leads on policy, economic and regulatory development to ensure NSW has innovative, modern, resilient, and effective frameworks in place to ensure the protection of the environment and human health. This includes:

- Leading the way on regulating the causes and consequences of climate change, by developing regulatory policy and programs to support Australian and NSW commitments to achieving net zero emissions by 2050
- Removing problematic plastics from the environment, including implementing the current ban on single use plastics and policy development for further restrictions on single use plastics
- Leading policy initiatives directed at driving a circular economy, including future waste infrastructure needs, reducing carbon emissions through better waste and materials management and building on our work to protect the environment and human health from waste pollution.
- Policy and economic responses to address legacy and emerging contaminants, hazardous chemicals and radiation, pesticides and other harmful substances.
- Working across government to support sustainable land management and conservation.
- Working across jurisdictions and government agencies to address government priorities and emerging issues.

**Why work for us?**

EPA people are energised by our purpose and focussed on the environment and we invite all our team members to:

- Be part of protecting what matters - be purpose led making a meaningful impact to the environment, economy and communities delivering for a better NSW
- Do more and be inspired together - be members of Passionate united teams who protect the environment and each other through care, trust and collaboration.
- Bring who you are and grow with us - we put People first creating a culture where everyone can be themselves, respecting and developing our diverse skills & aspirations and prioritising our safety and wellbeing.

Some additional benefits to working for us include:

- A competitive salary and leave entitlements, salary packaging to save tax, fitness passport and free & confidential counselling services
- Opportunities and pathways for learning and developing your skills with access to online and face to face training and mentoring
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunities to make an impact and help shape the future for our environment
- Interesting and challenging work aligning with personal values that allow you to reach your full potential

The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

**To Apply**
- a copy of your resume that sets out your education, work history and other facts about yourself that relate to the role (maximum of 5 pages);
- Attach a cover letter that is relevant to the