Fire and Rescue NSW

Reference number

494956

Occupation

Program Manager

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney Region

Salary Information

Closing date

12 August 2026 at 11:55pm

- Temporary Full Time up to 26 April 2028
- Clerk Grade 11/12
- Package up to $202,166 pa. Package includes salary range ($154,231 pa to $178,369 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Located in Greenacre with hybrid working

About the role: As part of the Operational Capability Team, you will:

- Lead the development and implementation of FRNSW's Environmental and Sustainability Management Framework.
- Ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation, NSW Government policies, and sustainability requirements.
- Develop and deliver strategies that reduce FRNSW's environmental footprint, including emissions reduction initiatives.
- Provide expert advice to executives to support informed decision-making on environmental and sustainability matters.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve sustainability objectives.
- Drive projects and programs that deliver measurable advantages for both FRNSW and the community.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on environmental performance, risks, and sustainability outcomes.
- Promote a proactive sustainability culture across the organisation.

About you: To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Broad experience in developing and delivering strategic corporate programs,



projects and resources on time and on budget aimed at achieving change in identified target audience to perform the role
- Sound knowledge and experience in identification, assessment and effective management minimisation or avoidance of environmental and sustainability impacts and risks
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience and understanding of the NSW regulatory framework and leading change initiatives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality reports, submissions and presentations.

Essential Requirements:

- Tertiary qualifications in a business related field or equivalent experience

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description. Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Chief Superintendent Paul Johnstone on 0419 478 952.

What we can offer:

- Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
- Free on-site gym and parking
- Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate

Our commitment to diversity: Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.





We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at [email protected]

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. We recommend attaching PDF documents.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.

- Describe your experience developing and implementing emissions reduction or climate adaptation strategies. What approach did you take, and what outcomes were achieved?
- Describe a major environmental or sustainability program you have led. How did you plan, monitor and deliver the program, and what were the outcomes?

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application Applications close: 11.55pm Wednesday 12 August 2026

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.

📌 Program Manager Environment & Sustainability (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney