About the role
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Lead remuneration, role design and job evaluation services across DCCEEW
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Parramatta Office, hybrid working supported
- Clerk Grade 11/12 – salary $154,231 to $178,369 plus superannuation
DCCEEW is seeking a Manager Remuneration to lead the department’s remuneration, role design and job evaluation service. This is a new role with responsibility for setting clear standards, strengthening governance and working with key stakeholders to deliver a remuneration, role design and evaluation service.
You will manage the end-to-end service for role descriptions and job evaluations, oversee executive remuneration and provide clear, evidence-based advice on classification, remuneration and work value. You will improve processes and tools, strengthen the tracking and reporting of work, and provide clear advice to support consistent and timely outcomes.
About You
You are an experienced remuneration or job evaluation leader who can set direction for the service, establish clear and effective processes, oversee workflow and performance, and provide authoritative advice to senior stakeholders. You are comfortable working through contested or high-risk matters and can maintain an independent position when a preferred outcome is not supported.
You will bring experience leading a service or small team, strong judgement and attention to detail, and the confidence to work with executives, People Partners and other stakeholders. You know how to balance responsive service with consistency, equity, affordability and good governance.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in human resources, remuneration, role or organisation design, or equivalent significant professional experience.
For more information, read the full Role Description: Manager Remuneration
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
Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the experience you would bring.
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 Sunday 8 November at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Catie Khan via catie.khan@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0436 680 097.
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.
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