Introduction
The EPA’s Director Circular Economy Policy leads the development of policy, legislation and regulatory frameworks supporting NSW’s transition to a circular economy. This ongoing Parramatta-based role calls for a leader who can turn complex reform into practical environmental, economic and community outcomes.
Show both the quality of your policy judgement and your ability to get reform delivered. The strongest examples will explain how you worked across government, industry and communities when interests or implementation needs differed.
Director Circular Economy Policy role snapshot
| Role | Director Circular Economy Policy |
| Organisation | Environment Protection Authority |
| Location | Parramatta |
| Employment | Ongoing |
| Remuneration | Senior Executive Band 1; total remuneration package $225,628–$250,574 per year, including superannuation |
| Job ID | 602742 |
| Closing date | 21 October 2026, 11:55pm Sydney time |
Application requirements for Director Circular Economy Policy
- Submit your resume.
- Submit a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
The advertisement does not specify page limits or separate targeted questions. Read the Band 1 Role Description and Candidate Information Pack for the complete role and recruitment requirements.
Role conditions and suitability
- The role is ongoing, based in Parramatta, with flexible working options.
- The advertised SOORT remuneration range is $225,628–$250,574 including superannuation.
- Recommended candidates may undergo background checks appropriate to the role; the advertisement lists reference, police, Working with Children and medical checks as possible checks.
Candidate requirements and evidence for Director Circular Economy Policy
| Policy and regulatory reform | Explain the problem, options you tested, advice you provided and how the reform was implemented. |
| Influence and consensus | Use an example involving competing government, industry or community interests and show how you reached a workable outcome. |
| Multidisciplinary leadership | Describe how you set direction, developed capability and maintained analytical quality across a policy team. |
Example application structure for Director Circular Economy Policy
Open with the reform experience most relevant to circular economy policy. Use the body of your letter for two or three examples linking strategic judgement to implementation. Support those examples in the resume with clear responsibility, scope and outcomes.
Before you submit
Check the Role Description, confirm the remuneration is understood as including superannuation and review the portal for any additional instructions. Applications close at 11:55pm on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Return to the official vacancy for the final instructions and deadline.
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