About the role

As a Program and Engagement Partner, you’ll help turn Tasmania’s Waste and Resource Recovery (WRR) Strategy into action. This role is central to delivering funded programs and reinvestment initiatives that strengthen Tasmania’s sustainability outcomes.

You will implement programs, engage with industry, local government and community stakeholders, and monitor progress to ensure success. Your collaborative and outcomes-focused approach will create real-world impact.

Our ideal candidate

• Program Delivery Expertise: Experience implementing programs or projects, ideally in waste and resource recovery, or sustainability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and communicate with confidence.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic environment and responds effectively to change. 
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to guide collaborative projects and drive successful outcomes.

We offer

• Impactful work: Play a key role in making Tasmania a place where nothing is wasted, and sustainability thrives.
• Exciting projects: Lead initiatives that engage industry, local government and communities to deliver real-world change.
• Career growth: Access professional development opportunities and build your expertise in program delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborative culture: Join a passionate team committed to innovation, sustainability and positive environmental outcomes.

About us

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of “delivering a sustainable Tasmania” where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and safety is paramount. 

We are committed to building a positive and proactive child safe culture to support child safety and wellbeing. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We understand that work-life balance is essential for personal and professional success. That’s why we offer flexible work options and are dedicated to making workplace adjustments that empower individuals to fully engage and excel in their roles.

How to apply

1. Review the Statement of Duties.
2. Click the "Apply now" button.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Upload your Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties (please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria).
5. Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via ***********@nre.tas.gov.au.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Closing date

Applications close on 2 February 2026 at 11.55pm (AEST).

For more information please contact:

James Ross
Section Head, Programs and Engagement
Email: **********@nre.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0408 768 ***