The Circular Economy Branch leads and supports key initiatives, including:
- the phase-out of single-use and unnecessary plastics
developing product stewardship arrangements to better manage problem waste
- the implementation of mandated food and organics collections at households and businesses
- the implementation of the 2025 Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan
growing the reuse and repair sectors in order to keep goods in circulation for longer
- promoting circular practices, such as the use of recycled content, in infrastructure and construction projects
- reforms to the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014.
The Branch operates in a matrix management structure to allow for flexible resourcing of projects based on changing priorities and project demands.
The Climate and Environment Protection Policy Branch leads and supports key initiatives including:
- using the EPA’s regulatory tools and regulatory frameworks to drive climate action and decarbonisation plans for NSW
- policy design for regulatory frameworks across pollution prevention and specialised legislative programs, including land, water, air and amenity under the EPA’s ‘Care for Country’ strategic priority
- regulatory coordination and reform of legislation frameworks relating to climate action, decarbonisation, pollution prevention and specialised regulatory frameworks.
You are a capable and motivated policy professional with strong research, analysis and writing skills.
You can translate complex technical, economic and regulatory issues into clear, relevant advice to your supervisor as an input to the development of policy positions and advice for senior stakeholders, such as the Executive and the Minister.
You are confident in supporting or leading the development of high-quality briefings, reports and correspondence, and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You work well both independently and collaboratively, and are comfortable supporting stakeholder engagement, consultations and project delivery.
You are adaptable, organised and outcome-focused, with a sound understanding of policy development and a commitment to evidence-based decision-making.
For more information, please read the full Role Description: Policy Officer EO7
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.
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 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
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and one-page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
- In your cover letter, please briefly outline your skills and experience and how you meet the focus capabilities for this role [Note: The focus capabilities are outlined in the Position Description].
Applications close: Sunday, 21 June 2026 at 11:55 PM
Should you require further information about the roles, please contact the relevant hiring managers:
- Bronwyn Isaac, Manager Policy - Circular Economy Policy Branch, via [email protected]
- Mark Carey, Manager Policy - Climate & Environment Protection Policy Branch, via [email protected]
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.
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