Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Manager – DCCEEW Water Ministerial Liaison Office – DCCEEW Ministerial Services Branch
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Hybrid work from home and Parramatta – flexible working options are available
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $145,378 to $168,130 + super + leave loading (clerk 11/12)
DCCEEW’s Ministerial Services Branch (MSB) is seeking to appoint a Manager in our Water Ministerial Liaison Team to support the provision of high quality and timely advice to the Minister for Water and the DCCEEW Secretary.
About the role
The role leads a team of ministerial support staff in delivering high quality, accurate and timely responses to ministerial correspondence, briefing requests, parliamentary material and advice to the Minister for Water, Water executive and Water divisions. The role is central to supporting the Budget Estimates process, ensuring departmental staff and the Minister are well prepared. The role also manages the recruitment process and ongoing support/management for the Department Liaison Officers in the ministerial office.
Working in MSB provides a broad overview of public policy development, government decision making processes and opportunities to be involved in the many high-profile initiatives DCCEEW undertakes to deliver the best outcomes for NSW. It also offers a wide variety of career development opportunities.
About you
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and positive person to join and manage a dedicated and high performing team.
Strong organisational skills will be key to you successfully managing competing demands and tight deadlines. You will need to maintain attention to detail in delivering tasks in tight and challenging timeframes.
You will have excellent communication skills. You will need to use diplomacy, astute judgement and strong research and analytical skills in evaluating and providing advice on potentially sensitive issues.
You will keep the customer at the front of mind. Nurturing and sustaining excellent relationships and working collaboratively with team members and colleagues across DCCEEW, as well as other stakeholders across the Department, is essential in delivering the results that will be expected of you.
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Water MLO
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, 01 June at 11:55PM
Should you require further information about the role please contact Sarah Blain, Director Ministerial Services via Sarah.Blain@environment.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 8275 1409.
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.
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.
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Jessica Smith via jessica.smith@dpie.nsw.gov.au or 0438 323 466 (please mention reference number 542746).
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