Director Licensing & Approvals

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 224226 - 249172

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states biodiversity and heritage.

Lead the strategic direction of licensing and approvals across NSW shaping regulatory outcomes that protect biodiversity uphold animal welfare and build public trust in environmental compliance.

Ongoing full-time opportunity
Office location upon negotiation across NSW hybrid working supported
Senior Executive Band 1 - Salary relative to experience and ranges from $224226 to $249172 TRP

Our Conservation Programs Heritage and Regulation team is currently seeking to appoint a Director Licencing and Approvals to lead a team responsible for delivering licensing and approval functions under key legislation including the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and the Animal Research Act 1975. Youll lead the design implementation review and evaluation of state-wide licensing and approval programs that support biodiversity and heritage protection across NSW.

The role involves working closely with internal teams senior executives and external stakeholders across government industry and community sectors to shape licensing outcomes and drive improvements. Youll be part of a newly established regulator with a strong focus on collaboration integrity and building a positive team culture that supports professional growth and shared purpose.

About You

You bring experience in regulation licensing or environmental compliance and you understand how legislation like the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and the Animal Research Act 1975 applies in practice. Youve led teams through complex policy and operational challenges and youre confident managing programs that require careful balancing of stakeholder interests legal obligations and public expectations. Youre comfortable working with senior leaders government agencies and community groups and you know how to guide decisions with clear evidence-based advice.

Youre someone who leads with integrity and clarity. You support your teams development encourage collaboration and foster a culture of accountability and respect. You communicate wellwhether its navigating a sensitive issue presenting at a forum or working through a policy challenge with colleagues. Youre organised thoughtful and focused on delivering practical outcomes that improve regulatory effectiveness and build trust. Most importantly you care about making a meaningful contribution to biodiversity and heritage outcomes across NSW.

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience

For more information read the full Role Description:Director Licensing and Approvals

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

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.

Applications close Sunday 23^rd November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Adam Gilligan 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.

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 LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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Do you want your work to make a difference for NSWWorking to protect the states biodiversity and heritage.Lead the strategic direction of licensing and approvals across NSW shaping regulatory outcomes that protect biodiversity uphold animal welfare and build public trust in environmental compliance....