Coordinator Risk and Governance
Job Location:
Parramatta - Australia
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Job Summary
Do you want to protect future generations
Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA
- Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community
- Environment Officer Class 10
- Remuneration starting from $138454 plus superannuation
- Enjoy employee benefits and flexible working options
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Role based in Parramatta
This is an opportunity to work closely with the Manager Risk and Governance EPA Board Executive and senior leaders to deliver effective risk and governance frameworks that support the EPAs strategic priorities.
This is a role where your risk and governance expertise can make a tangible difference helping to strengthen organisational practices provide trusted advice and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to develop practical risk and governance tools support senior leaders and contribute to whole of government risk and governance initiatives.
You will also prepare high-quality advice briefings and submissions and have the opportunity to influence decision making on important governance risk and control matters.
You are an experienced riskand governance professional with strong analytical skills and sound judgement. You are confident providing practical advice working with senior stakeholders and navigating complex issues.
You are collaborative solutions focused and committed to strengthening governance and risk practices across an organisation.
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated experience in risk management governance or a related field preferably in a complex or public sector environment.
- Strong understanding of risk and governance frameworks and their practical application.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex information and develop effective solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparing briefings submissions reports and advice for senior leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and teams.
- Experience developing and implementing risk and governance tools processes or frameworks and supporting others to apply them.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and strengthening governance risk and control practices.
- Knowledge of NSW Government governance and risk management frameworks is highly regarded.
As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.
Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people industry and the wider community to protect restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.
We bring scientific expertise experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.
As we respond to urgent current issues including climate change we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.
Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.
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.
For more information about working at the EPA and what to expect in our recruitment processes please read ourCandidate Information
Applications close: At 11:55 pmTuesday 22 September 2026
Should you require further information about the role please contact the hiring manager Tristan ODonnell Manager Risk and Governance via
If you require a reasonable adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at and please mention reference REQ#552956
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander please use ourAboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for roles or contact ourAboriginal Employment Pathways teamfor a yarn.
For more information on reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes please click here.
Required Experience:
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