Regulatory Policy & Practice Officer

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 8
• Remuneration starting from $ 119,292 plus superannuation
• Enjoy employee benefits and flexible working options
• One ongoing role available
• Role based in Parramatta

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Working understanding of regulatory practices and frameworks.
• Project management experience with the ability to analyse complex issues, build consensus across diverse stakeholders, and produce clear, practical guidance
• General understanding of environmental protection frameworks and their application within a government context.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Well developed written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationship across teams and with community stakeholders
• Sound judgement, initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic operations environment

This role sits within the EPA’s Regulatory Practice and Services Division, which provides scientific and technical expertise, along with regulatory strategy, planning, and reporting to support effective environmental regulation, as well as incident and emergency response.

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

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter (max 2 pages) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Heath Thatcher at heath.thatcher@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 552374.

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.

Advertised: 30 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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