Job Description

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• If you are energised by strategic change, skilled in turning inclusion plans into practical delivery, and ready to help shape a more inclusive, accessible and high-performing workforce, we would love to hear from you.
• Temporary role until 31 December 2026, possibility of extension
• Office location Parramatta, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + 12% super

At DCCEEW, we protect and enhance the environment, support communities, and work towards a sustainable future for NSW. To deliver on this mission, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects our community and embraces diversity in all its forms.

As a Senior Partner Diversity and Inclusion, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Workforce DEI priorities across DCCEEW. You will translate the department’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan into practical, measurable workforce initiatives, partnering with leaders, HR specialists, employee networks and external partners to strengthen culture, accessibility, representation and inclusion across the department.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the delivery and embedding of Workforce DEI priorities, including action plan deliverables, governance, reporting and continuous improvement activities.
• Partner with HR colleagues, business groups, employee networks and Aboriginal Employee Experience colleagues to co-design initiatives grounded in lived experience, cultural safety and diverse perspectives.
• Support the implementation of key inclusion priorities, including disability inclusion, workplace adjustments, inclusive recruitment, accessibility, employee resource group governance and diversity representation.
• Use workforce data, employee listening insights, benchmarks and success measures to track progress, identify barriers and support evidence-informed decision-making.
• Leverage strategic partnerships with external organisations, membership bodies and sector networks to translate best practice into practical initiatives that can be scaled across the department.
• Provide trusted advice to leaders and stakeholders on structural and cultural barriers affecting inclusion, equity, accessibility and employee wellbeing.
• Contribute to systems, tools and reporting approaches that help the department embed, measure and sustain DEI outcomes over time.

About You

You are a collaborative, values-driven DEI professional who combines strong subject matter expertise with practical delivery discipline. You are confident translating strategy into action, managing competing priorities, and using clear project planning, governance and reporting to deliver measurable outcomes.

You bring experience designing, coordinating or delivering diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, programs or action plans in a complex organisation. You are comfortable working across HR, organisational development, talent, capability, employee experience and business teams to build shared ownership of outcomes.

You use data, insights and lived experience to understand barriers, shape solutions and support better decision-making. You can work with cultural sensitivity and integrity across diverse stakeholder groups, including employee networks, leaders, external partners and communities.

You will bring strong communication, stakeholder engagement and judgement, along with the ability to influence without relying on authority. Experience in project management, workforce reporting, accessibility, inclusive recruitment, employee network governance or organisational culture change would be highly regarded.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Partner Diversity and Inclusion

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 this role aligns strongly with your experience and aspirations, please apply with 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 26th July 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Christian.OConnor@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0424 397 112.

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?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability.
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

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 Gemma Battison on 02 8289 6733 (please mention reference number 551740).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Employment Experience team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.

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