Senior Advisor

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

Internal expression of interest

Shape strategic outcomes. Influence decision-making. Support executive leadership.

• Temporary (Up to 30 July 2027) Full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Located in Parramatta with hybrid working supported
• Environment Officer Class 10, salary ranges from $138,454 to $152,686 pa plus super

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Advisor to provide strategic coordination, reporting, project and policy support to the Executive Manager. This is a pivotal role that sits at the centre of executive decision-making, ensuring leaders have access to high-quality information, advice and support to deliver organisational priorities and strategic objectives.

As the Senior Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, providing expert advice, coordinating complex business activities and ensuring the quality, accuracy and timeliness of information flowing to and from the Executive leaders.

You will work across a broad range of strategic and operational priorities, driving collaboration, enhancing internal processes and supporting key organisational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to requests from Ministerial Offices, central agencies, executive leadership, government stakeholders and the public.
• Support and coordinate the presentation of complex reports, submissions and governance documentation, ensuring compliance with organisational protocols and standards as well as onboarding for new staff in the Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability (ECCS) Group and Group wide activities.
• Lead coordination activities and initiatives that improve business processes, communication and staff engagement across the Group.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Adam Anderson, Manager Office of the Deputy Secretary via adam.anderson@dcceew.nsw.gov.au  

About You

You are a highly organised and politically astute professional with exceptional written communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively in complex and fast-moving environments.

You will bring:

• An understanding of the ‘machinery of State Government’, attention to detail and prioritisation.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives in a government, public sector or complex organisational environment with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Outstanding writing, editing and communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level briefings, reports and correspondence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret and synthesise complex information.

Essential Requirements

• Understanding of complex regulatory or policy environments and the ability to navigate governance processes.
• Proven ability to prepare and manage high-quality written material for senior decisionmakers in complex organisational settings.
• Tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Advisor

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 13th September 2026 (11:55PM).

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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 552653).

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