Senior Manager Strategic Policy
Senior Manager Strategic Policy
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$ 168079 - 186401
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Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Together we create thriving environments communities and economies.
- Senior Manager Strategic Policy role
- Permanent full-time opportunity 35 hours per week
- Parramatta NSW location with Hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $168079 to $186401 super
The NSW Dept of Natural Resources Access Regulators (NRAR) vision is to create thriving environments communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace differences are embraced contributions are valued and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups practice flexible working offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premiers Priorities and welcome applications from all.
Our Policy and Performance team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Manager Strategic Policy to lead a team responsible for the development of strategic initiatives to improve the regulatory framework for Natural Resources Access Regulators operations to support our statutory objective of being an efficient effective and accountable regulator.
A day in this role could include:
- Spearhead NRARs statutory responsibilities by formulating policies related to compliance and enforcement powers including direct engagement with the Chief Regulatory Officer and Directors.
- Drive the creation and implementation of initiatives to support NRARs strategic purpose of championing improvements to the management of natural resources in particular - water management.
- Lead NRARs strategic negotiations with other water sector agencies and other Government departments on strategic agreements to put in place improved NRAR operations.
- Develop and deliver evidence-based policy initiatives that support NRARs Strategic Plan in accordance with agreed budgets and engage with key stakeholders on policy issues.
About You
You will have extensive experience in compliance and regulatory policy and operations and have a sound understanding of policy and development evaluation and delivery. Your skills and experience in negotiations and your strong communication skills enable you to easily establish and maintain constructive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. You are confident in independently managing day-to-day work priorities deploying resources allocating duties and operating within delegations and budgets.
Essential Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in natural resource or environmental management or similar discipline and/or relevant experience.
For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Manager Strategic Policy
Who We Are
DCCEEW conserves and protects the states 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. NRAR expects all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19 to be so.
Applications close Sunday 20 July 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Ila Lessing 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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply contact the Diversity team on (please include reference number 543777).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
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Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
