Unit Head Programs

vor 4 Wochen

City of Parramatta Council, Österreich Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Vollzeit

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water

Government - State (Government & Defence)

Full time

$142,529 to $156,425 plus superannuation

Unit Head Programs
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

  • Join a world-class organisation and make a difference to the environment
  • Thrive in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
  • Remunerations starting from $142,529 to $156,425 plus superannuation
  • Role based in Parramatta

The Opportunity
Are you passionate about making an impact, using science and knowledge to drive change?

If so, we have an exciting ongoing opportunity available for a Unit Head to join the EPA, and lead and manage a new Unit in the development and implementation of Citizen and Community Science initiatives, Science Partnerships and Science Services. This new team will work across the EPA to enable and guide us to deliver quality and impactful science and advice, enhance internal and external partnerships, and build engagement and trust in EPA Science.

About You
You will be an outcomes-focused passionate advocate for the EPA, with strong strategic thinking and leadership skills and a genuine passion for delivering best practice. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate:

  • Proven leadership skills, with an ability to work in a diverse environment and balance competing priorities.
  • Strong communication and engagement skills to build the EPA’s access to science, innovation and external science partnerships.
  • Experience in coordinating or managing partnerships to ensure that they are aligned with the EPAs strategic direction and research priorities.
  • Experience in environmental appraisal processes and procedures and in the development, application or interpretation of environmental performance guidelines and standards.
  • Knowledge and understanding of government policies and procedures.

About the Team
This Unit will sit within the Technical (Chemicals, Land and Radiation) Branch of the Regulatory Practice and Services Division of the EPA. The team is a dedicated team of technical experts who work to protect the environment and people from harm by providing evidence-based advice on the regulation of chemicals, pesticides, contaminated land, radiation, resource recovery and radiation.

About us
As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.

Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.

We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.
As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future. Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

Why work for us?
EPA people are energised by our purpose and focussed on the environment and we invite all our team members to:

  • Be part of protecting what matters – be purpose-led making a meaningful impact to the environment, economy and communities delivering for a better NSW
  • Do more and be inspired together – be members of Passionate united teams who protect the environment and each other through care, trust and collaboration.
  • Bring who you are and grow with us - we put People first creating a culture where everyone can be themselves, respecting and developing our diverse skills & aspirations and prioritising our safety and wellbeing.

Some additional benefits to working for us include:

  • A competitive salary and leave entitlements, salary packaging to save tax, fitness passport and free & confidential counselling services
  • Opportunities and pathways for learning and developing your skills with access to online and face-to-face training and mentoring
  • Opportunities to make an impact and help shape the future for our environment
  • Interesting and challenging work aligning with personal values that allow you to reach your full potential
  • Recognition programs

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. The EPA supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.
The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). For more information on the work we do at NSW EPA, go to www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment

To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including:

  • Your current resume
  • Cover letter responding to the below-targeted question.

Targeted Question: Please describe how your experience and skills make you a suitable candidate for this position.

Good to know
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.

If you are deemed as a recommended candidate following your interview, we will be inviting you to complete various background checks as part of our recruitment process before a final decision is made on the outcome of your application.

Our background checks may include, but are not limited to Reference Checks, National Police Checks, Working with Children and Medical Checks. The background checks will vary depending on the requirements of the role you have applied for and the work and environments you will be working across.

Capability application tool
The capability application tool helps job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. To access the tool please click here .

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:
• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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