Senior Ethics Officer

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

• Full-time ongoing opportunity available
• Parramatta preferred with hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129K pa - $142K pa super

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment & Water (DCCEEW) are looking for a Senior Ethics Officer to join the team!

About the role

As a Senior Ethics Officer you will play a key role in supporting the departments ethical compliant and transparent operations. Youll deliver expert integrityrelated advice across the organisation with a particular focus on conflicts of interest complaints and ethical decisionmaking.

Working within the Audit & Ethics team youll research and analyse complex ethical issues guide staff and leaders through integrity considerations and contribute to the continued uplift of ethics frameworks and practices across the department.

What youll do

• Provide expert timely advice on ethics and integrity mattersincluding probity conflict of interest complaint handling and emerging ethical risks.
• Draft responses to received complaints in consultation with relevant business areas.
• Prepare review and improve ethicsrelated procedures documentation and guidance.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously reprioritising effectively to meet tight deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across DCCEEW and other NSW Government agencies.
• Prepare highquality reports and correspondence to support decisionmaking and performance reporting.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of ethics compliance strategies across the department.

What were looking for

Youre someone who brings:

• Experience providing integrityrelated advice ideally with exposure to probity conflicts of interest ethical risk or corporate governance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly in writing.
• Strong conflict and complaint management skills with a calm and composed approach in challenging situations.
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills capable of managing multiple issues concurrently.
• The confidence to provide honest advice challenge assumptions and uphold ethical standards.

Why join us

Working at DCCEEW means contributing to outcomes that matter. Youll join a supportive Governance & Legal team and have the opportunity to influence culture strengthen integrity and make an impact that lasts!

For more information read the full Role Description.

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 Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Stephanie Caudwell Manager Ethics & Integrity onor via .

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.

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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