Senior Policy Officer x2

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to the protect the states threatened species and ecosystems

• Internal expression of interest
• 2 x temporary Senior Policy Officer roles
• Timing as follows:
• Role 1: Vacant now until 22 January 2027 (full time)
• Role 2: 25 January 2027 30 June 2027 (full time)
• Location negotiable hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $128052 to $142649 super

About the role

Our Threatened Species and Ecosystems Policy team is looking to backfill several upcoming vacancies at the Senior Policy Officer level (EO9).

The roles have the following focuses:

• Drive and support the redesign of the Biodiversity Conservation Program redesign
• Coordinate NSW DCCEEW responses and provide advice to the Minister on National Recovery Plans and Threat Abatement Plans.
• Work closely with stakeholders; ensure a collaborative strategic and integrated approach in delivering program outcomes.
• Providing policy advice and service policy functions (e.g. briefing requests ministerial responses coordination of input talking points etc)
• Support delivery of the Koala Conservation Strategy

About You

We are seeking strategic and analytical policy professionals with experience developing and implementing conservation policy and providing evidence-based advice on complex environmental issues. Senior Policy Officers in our team contribute to the development of environmental policy initiatives provide strategic advice to support decision-making and work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop solutions that achieve positive conservation outcomes.

You will be a critical thinker with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will demonstrate sound judgement initiative and resilience and be comfortable working independently while building effective relationships across the Department and with external stakeholders.

Successful applicants will have a strong commitment to delivering high-quality fit-for-purpose work within tight timeframes while contributing to a respectful and collaborative team culture and upholding DCCEEWs values and behaviours in all aspects of their work.

Key knowledge and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and relevant experience

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Policy Officer x2

How to apply

If you are interested in applying please send an email to including:

• 1-2 paragraphs outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role
• Your current resume
• Your availability or preferred role preferences in line with the available opportunities/timing

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close 18September 2026 5:00pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jacqui Dunlop or on.

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