Executive Director, Policy & Regulatory Reform

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Key leadership opportunity leading DCCEEWs water policy and regulation deliverables
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW hybrid working supported
• Band 2 Executive Director level TRP commencing from $312184

The Executive Director Policy and Regulatory Reform is responsible for driving the delivery of policy and regulatory reform for sustainable water resource management across NSW to achieve government objectives and the economic social and environmental outcomes in the interests of the people of NSW. The role involves setting strategic direction and drives delivery of policy and legislative work aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory framework and delivering robust outcomes consistent with the objectives and principles of the Water Management Act (2000).

The Executive Director manages the Water Administrative Ministerial Corporation (WAMC) relationship with Natural Resources Access Regulator and WaterNSW for delivery of statutory functions shared with the Water Group and leads governance as well as submissions and responses to IPART for efficient cost and price determination for WAMC water management services. WAMC revenues are dependent on IPART determination of prices and share allocation between water users and the NSW government.

About You

To be successful in this position you will be an experienced executive leader with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. You will also be responsible for driving the strategic direction and delivery of a policy and legislative program to meet NSW Government priorities and to ensure effective functioning of the Water Management Act. This also includes the Water Administration Ministerial Corporation the Natural Resource Access Regulator water and energy interfaces integrated water catchment management and enabling environmental water management operations.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in water management policy regulation and legislation
• Demonstrated success in the negotiation of large Government legislative packages and reforms relevant to the water sector
• Significant experience managing complex issues and resources to achieve key organisational objectives within a water environment
• Demonstrated expertise in intra and intergovernmental negotiations and Ministerial Council processes including management and negotiation of sensitive and contentious matters.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly explain and communicate complex issues and solutions.

For more information read the full Role Description: Executive Director Policy Regulatory Reform

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.

Please also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Tuesday 23^rd of December at 11:55PM.

Please note that the Department will be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Sunday 11 January 2026. During the Department closure the Talent Acquisition Team will take annual leave and no recruitment actions will take place. Recruitment for this position will recommence from Monday 12 January 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Michael Brown via or on.

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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If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Michael Brown on (please mention reference number 546955).

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