Director Circular Economy Policy

We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced and strategic leader to join the EPA to lead the EPA’s Circular Economy Policy team.

In this role you will lead the development and delivery of policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks that support NSW's transition to a circular economy, delivering lasting environmental, economic and community benefits across the state.
As a key leader within the Policy, Programs and Finance Division, you will work across government, industry and the community to drive innovative policy solutions and major reform initiatives that position the EPA as a leader in environmental regulation and sustainable resource management.

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.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. We can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process, and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please refer Here for more information.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing epa.recruitment@epa.nsw.gov.au and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number' in the subject.

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

Advertised: 30 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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