Job Description

Director Technical

Join our mission to protect tomorrow together

• 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.

About You

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.

About the Team

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

About us

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

Why work for us?

EPA people are energised by our purpose and focussed on the environment and we invite all our team members to:

• Be part of protecting what matters – be purpose led making a meaningful impact to the environment, economy and communities delivering for a better NSW
• Do more and be inspired together – be members of Passionate united teams who protect the environment and each other through care, trust and collaboration.
• Bring who you are and grow with us - we put People first creating a culture where everyone can be themselves, respecting and developing our diverse skills & aspirations and prioritising our safety and wellbeing.

Some additional benefits to working for us include:

• A competitive salary and leave entitlements, salary packaging to save tax, fitness passport and free & confidential counselling services
• Opportunities and pathways for learning and developing your skills with access to online and face to face training and mentoring
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities to make an impact and help shape the future for our environment
• Interesting and challenging work aligning with personal values that allow you to reach your full potential
• Recognition programs

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. The EPA supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the Department of Climate Change Environment Energy and Water (DCCEEW)

For more information on the work we do at NSW EPA, go to www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment

To Apply

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.

Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 21 June 2026

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

Good to know

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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.

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