Senior Programs Social Inclusion Outcomes Lead

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Ensuring a sustainable NSW through climate change and energy action water management environment and heritage conservation and protection.

• Join a team that makes a difference across NSW communities
• Temporary up to 31 December full-time (35 per week) potential for extension or ongoing employment in the future
• Office location Parramatta with hybrid work options
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129464 to $142665 super

As the Senior Programs Social Inclusion Outcomes Lead youll play a meaningful role in delivering NSW community inclusion projects under the departments Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Action Plan. This is a handson impactfocused role where your work directly contributes to better outcomes for diverse and underrepresented communities.

Reporting to the Social Inclusion Outcomes Manager and working closely with stakeholders across the department youll help turn ideas into action ensuring projects are delivered on time within scope and budget and with outcomes that truly matter.

In this role you will:

• Deliver highquality program and project management across a diverse portfolio of social inclusion initiatives
• Develop and maintain clear project plans documentation budgets and risk registers that keep work moving and risks visible
• Source analyse and report data to track progress measure social impact and support informed decisionmaking
• Undertake research evaluation and analysis to identify emerging trends issues and opportunities for improvement
• Prepare clear engaging briefs reports recommendations and governance papers
• Collaborate across divisions to align efforts share insights and deliver shared outcomes
• Contribute to continuous improvement by strengthening internal processes and lifting the quality of program delivery

What its like to work in the team

Youll be part of a team culture where people are genuinely cared for and supported. Youll be working for a manager who believes that great work happens when people are fed well supported well empowered to bring their whole selves to work and when theres room to laugh out loud along the way.

This is an environment where:

• Your ideas are encouraged listened to and trusted
• Youre supported to grow your confidence and lift your own thinking
• Purpose and impact are clear not abstract
• Belonging is built intentionally not assumed

Youll be backed to do thoughtful meaningful work and to enjoy doing it.

About you

Youre organised analytical and outcomesfocused with a genuine commitment to social inclusion and equity. You bring curiosity care and a strong sense of responsibility to your work. You thrive in a fastpaced environment exercise sound judgement and can confidently manage competing priorities without losing sight of impact.

Were looking for someone who brings:

• Demonstrated experience in program or project management ideally in social impact diversity and inclusion or policyrelated work
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills including experience working across large or complex organisations
• Proven experience sourcing analysing and reporting data to measure progress and social impact
• Welldeveloped written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear compelling briefings and reports
• A sharp eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence and care

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working in social impact and/or diversity equity and inclusion contexts including handson experience supporting initiatives that improve outcomes for diverse or underrepresented communities.

Essential requirements

• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and external partnerships to deliver measurable outcomes.
• EX/UX design knowledge/experience

For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Programs Social Inclusion Outcomes

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 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 Tuesday 5^th May 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Principal Project Manager Diversity and Inclusion Outcomes via PJ

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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