Do you want to protect future generations? Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA
Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the setting and our community
Remuneration starting from $157,257 plus superannuation
Enjoy employee benefits and flexible working options
One full-time ongoing opportunity available
Role based in Parramatta
The opportunity
We have an exciting ongoing opportunity for an Engagement Lead to join the EPA's Engagement and Product Stewardship team within the Engagement, Digital and Innovation Division.
The role is responsible for overseeing a supportive and results driven team to lead initiatives to build relationships that ensure NSW communities and stakeholders are engaged and informed on the EPA's work and opportunities. This includes representing the EPA by directly engaging with key stakeholders to ensure collaboration on the environmental challenges that we face.
About you
You are an experienced engagement qualified with a strong track record of building trusted relationships with stakeholders and delivering strategic engagement initiatives. You bring excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups and translate complex issues into clear, meaningful engagement opportunities.
To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:
Demonstrated experience leading stakeholder engagement initiatives and building strong relationships with industry, local government and community stakeholders.
Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage directly with senior stakeholders and represent the EPA.
Experience designing and delivering education and/or engagement initiatives in collaboration with internal and external subject matter experts.
Strong strategic thinking and the ability to identify stakeholder needs, emerging issues and risks,



and develop practical responses.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to support and motivate a high-performing, results-driven team.
Strong planning, organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
Experience monitoring and reporting on stakeholder issues and engagement outcomes, with sound judgement and a proactive approach to risk management.
Sound financial management skills and experience managing budgets within delegations.
A current Australian Driver's licence
About the team
Engagement and Product Stewardship team lead the EPA's approach to community and stakeholder engagement, build strong partnerships to translate regulation into practical support and deliver effective product stewardship schemes and systems.
For more information about the role, please read the
role description:Engagement Lead EO12
About us
As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.
Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.
We bring 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 climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.
Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
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