Director Technical

• Join a world class organisation and make a difference to the environment
• Thrive in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
• Remunerations starting from $225,628 to max $250,574 SORT range including superannuation
• Benefits and flexibility recognising work isn’t all you are passionate about
• Ongoing role based in Parramatta

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Director to join the EPA to lead the EPA’s AWNSG technical team.

You will be a purpose driven, outcomes focused, collaborative and passionate advocate for the environment, communities and NSW EPA. You will lead your Branch in providing expert technical and scientific advice, including monitoring for air, water, noise, soil and groundwater and drives the development and delivery of regulatory solutions to protect the environment and human health.

It is desirable for you to have qualifications in economics, science, research or a related field.

The Regulatory Practice & Services division provides scientific, technical, and applied advice to enable evidence-based decision-making in the EPA.

Through guidance, monitoring and incident coordination, we ensure evidence-based decision making and drive best practice regulation to protect environmental and human health.

The division provides incident management expertise to support the NSW EPA’s leadership of the Environmental Services Function through state emergency management arrangements.

For more information read the full role description:  Director Technical Role Description

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is committed to a sustainable future as the environmental regulator for our state.

Our people are proud custodians of NSW’s natural environment. We partner with First Nations, regulated industries and the wider community to protect and restore our diverse ecosystems.

We bring our 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 a changing climate, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future

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.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Emma Whale at emma.whale@epa.nsw.gov.au

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 can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process, and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing epa.recruitment@epa.nsw.gov.au - please mention reference number Req # 548563.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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

Advertised: 29 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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