Job Description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Lead strategic policy, programs and major initiatives on climate change, renewable energy, energy reliability and affordability, and environmental sustainability.

• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta; with occasionally working in Sydney CBD
• Clerk Grade 11/12 – salary ranges from $149,739 - $173,174 pa plus superannuation

The Manager Group Governance ensures appropriate executive governance arrangements are in place within the Energy Climate Change and Sustainability (ECCS) division to oversee the range of complex and high-profile policies and programs being delivered across the group.

This role will help establish more structured and strategic group governance arrangements, in addition to supporting appropriate strategic budget planning, group risk management, and stakeholder engagement frameworks. The position will report to the Executive Manager, Strategic Coordination and manage a small team.

This role will work to ensure the effective delivery of government priorities and enhance accountability and efficiency across all divisions.

Building on existing work this position will help identify and develop governance and reporting approaches and processes, providing performance insights and analysis that underpin effective decision making.

It will take responsibility for existing processes to deliver effective and compliant budget management and risk management, identifying opportunities to drive continuous improvement.

This role is instrumental in providing structures for executive governance, ensuring forums and secretariat functions support strategic oversight and accountability.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Catherine Dunkerley, executive Manager via Catherine.Dunkerley@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

About You

You are an experienced governance, risk, or strategy professional with a strong track record of supporting executive decision-making in complex, fast-paced environments. You bring demonstrated experience managing governance forums and secretariat functions, with the ability to deliver high-quality papers, insights, and advice that enable effective strategic oversight and accountability.

You are confident leading governance and continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening processes, decision-making structures, and accountability frameworks. You bring excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience working closely with senior executives and central agencies to negotiate outcomes and ensure alignment across priorities.

Highly organised and adaptable, you are comfortable managing competing demands and delivering high-quality outputs within tight timeframes. You exercise sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information and are committed to maintaining transparency, consistency, and integrity in governance and reporting practices.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic and business plans, and lead governance and risk functions in a complex regulatory or government environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the workings of government, governance processes and public sector administration principles.

• Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in relevant field

For more information read the full Role Description: - Manager Group Governance

Who we are

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.

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.

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.

Applications close Sunday 12th April 2026 (11:55PM).

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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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 Amanda Paterson, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 02 6360 9017 (please mention reference number 548526).

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