Senior People Partner

Title: Senior People Partner

Location: Australia

Reference number

548039

Occupation

Human Resources and Recruitment

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - West

Salary Information

Clerk Grade 9/10

Job Description:

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Make a meaningful impact through people, culture and change
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Office location Parramatta, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

We’re seeking an experienced Senior People Partner to join our People and Culture team and play a pivotal role in supporting leaders across DCCEEW to deliver workforce, change and business outcomes that matter to NSW.

As a Senior People Partner, you’ll operate as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, providing strategic and technical HR advice across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll work closely with client groups to support workforce change, performance, case management and cultural outcomes—balancing policy, legislation and best practice with practical, people‑centred solutions.

You’ll also partner closely with specialist teams across People and Culture to deliver integrated, high‑quality services and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You’re a confident and experienced HR professional with strong knowledge of HR legislation, policy and contemporary practice, and experience delivering client‑focused advice in complex environments. You build trusted relationships and communicate with credibility at all levels, take a solutions‑focused and resilient approach to your work, and are comfortable managing competing priorities. You value collaboration, integrity and inclusive ways of working, with experience in a large, complex or public sector environment highly regarded.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the 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. 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

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.