Environmental Regulatory Manager
About the role
This role will give you the opportunity to lead a team of environmental professionals who work collaboratively across the organisation to provide environmental leadership, specialist environmental advice, reporting and analysis, environmental training and awareness, major incident investigation, and environmental communications.
You will lead Sydney Water’s relationship management with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), including projects, policy prioritisation, and driving cost effective compliance with EPA requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Enable purpose and empower the team by driving / enacting direction that balances the requirements to service the customer, develop a constructive culture and demonstrate commercial focus.
- Use of personal impact, effectiveness and ability to influence others.
- Lead the design and development of a portfolio of critical environmental regulatory projects that deliver the best environmental outcomes for customers and stakeholders.
- Lead internal environmental incident investigations and audits in response to significant environmental incidents, other environmental and performance issues.
- Deliver environmental regulatory solutions which are innovative and creative, and meet EPA requirements.
- Ensure that an effective program governance framework and structure are in place, including Project Board, Project Teams, roadmap, project stages and dispute resolution.
About You:
- 15 years professional experience working in environmental management for a large, complex organisation, with experience at least 5 years at a leadership level.
- Significant experience in developing, leading and managing environmental regulatory strategies and projects
- Superior understanding of NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation and related regulation
- Strong ability to identify and measure business performance improvement opportunities through robust and logical problem solving, strategic, analytical and financial evaluation skills.
- Excellent relationship and stakeholder engagement skills – interpersonal skills and self-awareness
Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they don’t meet every qualification. If, after reading this, you’re not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click that apply button anyway. We’re passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.
Please see the position description for the full accountabilities and details of the role.
Closing date: Wednesday 19th March
For more information, you can contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au
Why join us
At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality., fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects.
Dive into Our Great Benefits:
Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
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