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Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA

Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community
Environment Officer Class 10
Remuneration starting from $138,454 plus superannuation
Enjoy employee benefits and flexible working options
Ongoing full-time opportunity
Role based in Parramatta

We are seeking an experienced Coordinator Risk & Governance to join our Governance and Integrity team and help strengthen risk management, governance and controls across the EPA.

This is an opportunity to work closely with the Manager Risk and Governance, EPA Board, Executive and senior leaders to deliver effective risk and governance frameworks that support the EPA’s strategic priorities.

This is a role where your risk and governance expertise can make a tangible difference, helping to strengthen organisational practices, provide trusted advice and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to develop practical risk and governance tools, support senior leaders and contribute to whole of government risk and governance initiatives.

You will also prepare high-quality advice, briefings and submissions and have the opportunity to influence decision making on important governance, risk and control matters.

You are an experienced risk and governance professional with strong analytical skills and sound judgement. You are confident providing practical advice, working with senior stakeholders and navigating complex issues.

You are collaborative, solutions focused and committed to strengthening governance and risk practices across an organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

Demonstrated experience in risk management, governance or a related field, preferably in a complex or public sector environment.
Strong understanding of risk and governance frameworks and their practical application.
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information and develop effective solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing briefings, submissions, reports and advice for senior leaders.
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and teams.
Experience developing and implementing risk and governance tools, processes or frameworks and supporting others to apply them.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes.
Commitment to continuous improvement and strengthening governance, risk and control practices.
Knowledge of NSW Government governance and risk management frameworks is highly regarded.

Our Governance and Integrity team within the EPA Legal, Governance and People Division, leads risk management, requests for access to EPA information, complaints, governance issues and undertakes internal audits.

For more information about the role, please read the Role Description: Coordinator Risk & Governance

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.

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.

For more information about working at the EPA and what to expect in our recruitment processes, please read our Candidate Information Pack.pdf

Should you require further information about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Tristan O'Donnell, Manager Risk and Governance, via tristan.odonnell@epa.nsw.gov.au

If you require a reasonable adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at epa.recruitment@epa.nsw.gov.au and please mention reference REQ#552956

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles, or contact our Aboriginal Employment Pathways team for a yarn. 

For more information on reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes, please click here.

Role Description

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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