At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful grants for conservation, waste, and heritage across NSW.
- Company: Join the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work options, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to community representation.
- Why this job: Shape environmental outcomes and protect NSW's heritage while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing complex grant programs and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 157257 - 172589 $ per year.
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage. Lead high-impact grants that support environmental, waste and heritage outcomes across NSW while shaping program delivery and governance.
Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours per week) Parramatta location, hybrid working supported. Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $157,257 to $172,589 + super.
The Grants Branch is currently seeking to appoint a Manager Conservation, Waste & Heritage Grants to lead the delivery, governance and continuous improvement of grant programs that support environmental, waste and heritage outcomes across NSW.
As the Manager Conservation, Waste & Heritage Grants, you will lead the delivery of complex grant programs and ad-hoc grants that support environmental, waste and heritage outcomes across NSW. You will oversee governance, financial management, program performance and reporting, while working with government, industry, community and sector stakeholders to ensure funding delivers meaningful and measurable results.
About You
You are an experienced leader with a background in managing complex grant programs. You have strong skills in governance, probity, financial and performance management, strategic planning and risk management, with a demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes in a highly accountable environment. You build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders to deliver desired outcomes and can confidently communicate complex information to a range of audiences. With strong leadership, problem-solving, negotiation and organisational skills, you are able to balance competing priorities, support high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement in grant program delivery and customer experience.
Key knowledge and experience
- Sound experience in leading a team in the administration and management of complex and significant grant schemes or related programs including establishing governance systems, budget and performance management.
- Experience in issues management and strategic planning including a demonstrated track record of delivering outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and monitoring operational plans with a demonstrated track record in providing direction and gaining cooperation of a multidisciplinary geographically dispersed group of staff in a service environment.
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 14 October 2026 at 11:55PM.
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.
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