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 opportunity to 31 December 2025
• Office location negotiable, Hybrid working supported
• Clerk Grade 7/8

The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a Water Planner in a temporary capacity to 31 December 2025.

The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW. 

About You

As Water Planner (Groundwater) you will undertake a range of analytic and research activities to provide sound and reliable advice to the delivery of the NSW Government’s groundwater planning process, consistent with the State’s and Commonwealth’s water reform agenda and relevant legislation.

Key aspects of the role will include:

• Provide advice and technical services to support the development, negotiation and resolution of floodplain management arrangements
• Identify water policy and planning issues and collaborate with relevant staff to enable the resolution of these issues
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies for community consultation/ communication to support engagement activities
• Prepare advice in the form of briefs, policy and discussion papers to respond to Ministerial, Cabinet or Departmental requests

Key Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in water related areas such as water planning, natural resource management, environmental science, aquatic ecology, geomorphology, civil/environmental engineering and hydrology.

For more information read the full Role Description: Water Planner (Groundwater)

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 27 July 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Luke Ryan via luke.c.ryan@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.  

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