Senior Policy and Compliance Partner

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Shape practical people policies and strengthen policy governance and compliance across DCCEEW.
• Newly created, ongoing opportunity - Clerk Grade 9/10 – Parramatta based, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super

Our People, Culture and Safety team is seeking a Senior Policy and Compliance Partner for a newly created, ongoing role focused on developing practical people policies and strengthening policy governance and compliance. This is an opportunity to help shape how our policies and frameworks are developed, implemented, monitored and evaluated across the department.

You will lead and support the development, review and implementation of People, Culture and Safety policies, frameworks and guidance, translating legislation, awards, agreements, determinations and whole-of-government requirements into clear, evidence-based advice. Working with People Partners, specialist People teams and business stakeholders, you will identify policy and compliance risks, gaps and inconsistencies, recommend practical improvements and deliver policy, compliance and governance-related projects. You will also develop tools, communications and education materials to support consistent policy application, and use feedback and data to evaluate policy effectiveness, currency and related controls.

You bring experience developing, reviewing, interpreting and implementing HR or people policies in a complex organisation. You can interpret employment legislation, industrial instruments and government requirements and translate them into clear, workable policies and advice. You use research, analysis, benchmarking and consultation to assess policy and compliance risks and develop evidence-based recommendations, balancing compliance and organisational risk with workforce needs and operational practicality.

You write clearly, build constructive relationships and work collaboratively with HR practitioners, subject matter experts and business stakeholders. You can deliver policy, governance and compliance projects, coordinating consultation, activities, milestones, risks, dependencies and reporting while managing competing priorities. You enjoy creating practical guidance and tools that help others apply policy consistently, and use feedback and evidence to improve policies and their implementation.

• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, interpreting and implementing HR or people policies, frameworks and supporting guidance within a complex organisational environment.
• Strong working knowledge of employment-related legislation, industrial instruments, government policy and compliance requirements, with demonstrated ability to translate complex requirements into practical organisational policy and advice.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking research and analysis, assessing policy and compliance risks and developing evidence-based recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience delivering policy, governance or compliance-related projects and working collaboratively with HR practitioners, subject matter experts and business stakeholders.

• Human Resource qualifications and/or substantial relevant experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Policy and Compliance Partner

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Catie Khan via catie.khan@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 0436 680 097.

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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Gemma Battison on 02 8289 6733 (please mention reference number 554029).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn. 

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Advertised: 09 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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