Manager Field Operations

We have an exciting opportunity available for two Manager Field Operations to join the NSW EPA. Combining operational leadership with strategic oversight, ensuring day-to-day service delivery is aligned with the EPA’s broader objectives, statutory responsibilities, and community expectations. The Manager is accountable for driving performance, fostering collaboration across teams, and maintaining a proactive and responsive regulatory presence in the field.

Manage Industry Assessments/Planning, Licensing & Permitting & Operational Coordination Units as a secondary responsibility if needs arise.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Sound understanding of the relevant policies, practices and legislative requirements that govern the EPA’s operations.

• Knowledge and experience in of one or more environment protection areas, including: air, water, noise, waste, chemicals, hazardous materials, & radiation.

• Knowledge and experience in applying current relevant environmental legislation, with demonstrated ability to interpret other environmental legislation. Knowledge of and experience in the implementation of current relevant environmental legislation, with demonstrated ability to interpret other environmental legislation.

• Solid understanding of government at a state and local level.

• Experience in liaising with a range of client/stakeholder groups to deliver environmentally sustainable outcomes, with a good understanding of the environmentally sustainable practices in industry, industry developments and strategies to meet the needs of industry.

• Experience in managing staff and setting priorities.

• Current C Class Australian Drivers Licence

This role closes on : Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 11.55pm