Executive Officer to the CEO

Executive Officer to the CEO EO14
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Together we create thriving environments communities and economies.

• 6 Month Temporary Opportunity with potential opportunity for extension
• Environment Officer Class 14 remuneration starting from $178315 plus superannuation
• Role based in our Parramatta Office with a requirement to also attend the CBD office as needed
• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community

We have an exciting temporary opportunity available as an Executive Officer directly supporting the Chief Executive Officer for the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). This includes managing the CEOs Office and providing high-level executive support and advice to the CEO. This role also involves managing agency-wide projects and implementing strategies as directed to support the achievement of key organisational and whole of government objectives.

You will need to provide timely and well-informed advice to the CEO ELT and SLT on a full range of diverse and complex issues projects and reforms that span across the EPAs role and functions in consultation with relevant areas as required to ensure the CEO and other senior leaders are fully briefed on key issues and projects.

We are seeking an exceptional performer for this critical agency role. You will be a purpose driven outcomes focused and collaborative in your approach with exceptional time management. You will have experience operating in a high-volume work environment with competing demands tight deadlines and divergent internal and external stakeholder perspectives to deliver considered advice and accurate responses to requests.

You will have demonstrated experience successfully working in an environment where confidentiality diplomacy and discretion are addition exercising astute judgement in managing confidential and sensitive information that has the potential to impact on organisational performance or reputation. You will be a strong and supportive leader of people to guide and engage with the CEO Office team as well as senior leaders and staff across the EPA.

CEOs Office

The CEOs office provides direct support for the CEO as well as Secretariat support for the EPA Board the Executive the Senior Leadership team and the People Leaders group. The team also coordinates and manages requests for information received from the Ministers Office DCCEEW and other government agencies ensuring informed and well-constructed responses that comply with government protocols whilst maintaining confidentiality diplomacy and discretion and to enable the CEO to make timely decisions to meet external obligations. The team also manage current issues and identify and investigate urgent and emerging management and contentious issues and risks to which the CEO will need to respond and collaborate with the EPA Executive partner agencies and others in providing appropriate well considered solutions.

For more information read the full Role Description Executive Officer to the Chief Executive Officer - EO14 - Role Description - Specific - March

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. Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

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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: 11:55pm 26 July 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sam Bush at

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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 LGBTQIA community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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