Engagement Lead

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
• Environment Officer Class 12
• Remuneration starting from $157,257 plus superannuation
• Enjoy employee benefits and flexible working options
• One full-time ongoing opportunity available
• Role based in Parramatta

The opportunity

We have an exciting ongoing opportunity for an Engagement Lead to join the EPA’s Engagement and Product Stewardship team within the Engagement, Digital and Innovation Division.

The role is responsible for overseeing a supportive and results driven team to lead initiatives to build relationships that ensure NSW communities and stakeholders are engaged and informed on the EPA’s work and opportunities. This includes representing the EPA by directly engaging with key stakeholders to ensure collaboration on the environmental challenges that we face.

About you

You are an experienced engagement professional with a strong track record of building trusted relationships with stakeholders and delivering strategic engagement initiatives. You bring excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups and translate complex issues into clear, meaningful engagement opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience leading stakeholder engagement initiatives and building strong relationships with industry, local government and community stakeholders.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage directly with senior stakeholders and represent the EPA.
• Experience designing and delivering education and/or engagement initiatives in collaboration with internal and external subject matter experts.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to identify stakeholder needs, emerging issues and risks, and develop practical responses.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to support and motivate a high-performing, results-driven team.
• Strong planning, organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Experience monitoring and reporting on stakeholder issues and engagement outcomes, with sound judgement and a proactive approach to risk management.
• Sound financial management skills and experience managing budgets within delegations.

Essential Requirements

• A current Australian Driver’s licence

About the team

Engagement and Product Stewardship team lead the EPA’s approach to community and stakeholder engagement, build strong partnerships to translate regulation into practical support and deliver effective product stewardship schemes and systems.

For more information about the role, please read the role description: Engagement Lead EO12

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.

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.

For more information about working at the EPA and what to expect in our recruitment processes, please read our: Candidate Information Pack.pdf

Applications close: 11:55 PM, Sunday, 13 September 2026

Should you require further information about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Katie Ritchie, Manager Engagement, via katie.ritchie@epa.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

If you require a reasonable adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at epa.recruitment@epa.nsw.gov.au and please mention reference REQ#552631

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles, or contact our Aboriginal Employment Pathways team for a yarn. 

For more information on reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes, please click here.