Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Internal expression of interest
• Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) to 30 June 2026
• Parramatta - 4PSQ - regional location encouraged/Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $145,378.00 to $168,130.00 + super

The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a Principal Policy Officer (Grade 11/12) to drive NSW’s work and contributions to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s review of the Basin Plan in 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to enhance their skills and lead a range of project, policy and information deliverables in an exciting and dynamic environment. 

About You

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• establishing program management arrangements and managing the NSW Basin Plan Review program
• identifying key policy issues, providing expert policy advice and maintaining awareness of emergent issues  
• fostering strong links across Water Group, relevant NSW Government agencies and interjurisdictional partners
• developing NSW positions on key issues
• reviewing and coordinating input into technical reports and policy papers and communicating outcomes to internal stakeholders
• preparing briefings and reports to support collaboration and effective and informed decision making
• evaluating strategies to seek leverage and influence negotiations with the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and other state and federal government agencies to ensure outcomes in accordance with identified government outcomes.

To be successful in the role, you will need to be comfortable working autonomously and in a fast paced and dynamic environment. You will need to be an effective communicator with a proven ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships across government and be able to manage competing deadlines and tight timeframes.

Knowledge of and/or experience working on Basin Plan matters whilst not essential, is highly desirable.

For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Policy Officer

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.

Applications close Sunday 22 June 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Samantha McCallum via samantha.mccallum@dpie.nsw.gov.au

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