Job Description

Senior Behavioural Advisor

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 environment and our community
• Work on issues that matter in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
• Remuneration starting from $134,421 plus superannuation
• Benefits and flexible working options
• One ongoing role available
• Role based in Parramatta

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Behavioural Advisor to join the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). The Senior Behavioural Advisor will lead the delivery of behavioural insights projects and programs to support enhanced environmental regulatory outcomes.

This role will provide expert advice and insights, applying behavioural approaches and methodologies to identify evidence-based solutions that support EPA priority outcomes and build agency capability.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have experience in leading end-to-end behavioural insights projects, from problem definition through to evaluation. This includes delivering audience and behavioural insights to inform communications campaigns, including exploratory audience research and behavioural strategy development.

As an integral part of the Campaigns and Behaviour Change team, in this role you would support the development and evaluation of EPA campaigns and programs through a combination of primary and secondary research, ensuring behavioural outcomes are clearly defined & robustly evaluated.

You will have experience in providing expert advice and guidance to stakeholders in how to apply relevant behavioural methodologies to their work, including identifying interdependencies, assessing feasibility and leveraging resources in order to maximise efficiencies and organisational outcomes.

About the team

The Behavioural Insights team sits in the Campaigns and Behaviour Change Unit, along with the Marketing Campaigns team.

This Unit is part of the Corporate Affairs branch, which in turn sits within the Engagement, Digital & Innovation division. The Behavioural Insights team is responsible for driving impact by understanding audiences, diagnosing behavioural barriers, and designing evidence-based strategies that drive positive environmental and regulatory outcomes.

For more information read the full Senior Behavioural Advisor - EO10 - Role Description.docx

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.

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, practices flexible working and offers job share and workplace adjustments.

The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment 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.

As part of your application, you will be required to provide a response to the following question:

• How have you applied behavioural insights or behaviour change approaches in your work to improve public sector outcomes?

Applications close: Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Phoebe Weller at phoebe.weller@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.

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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 at epa.recruitment@epa.nsw.gov.au and please mention reference number 550632.

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