Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Permanent ongoing opportunity
- Full-time time role - 35 hours per week + FlexTime
- Any NSW office location (subject to availability) - flexible working arrangements available
- Salary ranges from $110,266.00 to $122,058.00 + super + leave loading
Our Water Economics Advisory team is currently seeking to appoint an Economist to undertake robust, economic research and analysis to support water policy, planning and management in NSW. Our team is committed to helping solve the state’s most pressing water-related challenges through informed decision-making and we are looking for a talented economist to join us in this mission. In this role you will contribute to:
- Developing and applying economic analysis methods to understand trade-offs between environmental, social, economic and cultural water outcomes
- High quality business cases, including cost-benefit analysis
- Providing economic advice to support water policy development
- Delivery and implementation of a strategically significant pricing proposal to secure sustainable funding for delivery of water planning and management services in NSW
About You
You are a dynamic and analytical economist with a background in economic analysis, a passion for solving complex problems, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences. You’ll be working within some tight timeframes, so you know how to manage competing priorities well. This is a broad role, so you’ll often be working across different teams and agencies at any one time. This will allow you to expand your skills as a regulatory and water economist.
Ideal demonstrated experience and knowledge:
- Ability to undertake sound quantitative and qualitative economic analysis
- Understanding of regulatory and/or natural resource economics is useful
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in economics, resource economics or similar discipline and/or equivalent experience
For more information read the full Role Description: Economist
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.
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.
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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
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 Monday, 24 March at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Thomas Clay via thomas.clay@dpie.nsw.gov.au.
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
DCCEEW is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsws.gov.au or contacting Mariam Barakat on 0429 667 238 (please mention reference number 541605).
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