People Advisor

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

• Make an impact where people and purpose meet
• Temporary up to 12-month full-time opportunity
• Office location Parramatta hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $99938 to $110271 super

Join DCCEEW and play a key role supporting the people who protect NSWs environment water resources and heritage. As a People Advisor youll partner with diverse business areas to provide practical valuesdriven HR advice across the employee lifecycle.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys variety stakeholder engagement and delivering solutions in a fastpaced environment.

Reporting to the Manager People Partners (NPWS) you will provide highquality HR advisory services to managers and employees across a broad range of operational HR matters. Youll work within a team of other People Advisors managing queries through a number of channels including our HR advisory phone line shared inboxes and other enquiry pathways ensuring staff receive timely consistent and friendly support. You will work within public sector legislation awards and policies to deliver timely consistent and customerfocused advice while contributing to continuous improvement across people processes and practices.

About You

Youre a confident and professional HR advisor with qualifications in HR (or a related field) or equivalent experience. You have a strong understanding of HR legislation awards and public sector frameworks.

Youre comfortable managing competing priorities communicating clearly and building effective working relationships with a wide range of people. You bring sound judgement integrity and a strong focus on customer service.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification in human resource or related discipline and/or relevant equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: People Advisor

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 Monday 27 April 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Catie Khan 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

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