Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Make a meaningful impact on sustainable water management across NSW, contributing to practical solutions that protect and manage our vital water resources for the future.
- Ongoing, full-time 35-hour per week opportunity
- Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $109,166 to $120,478 + super
Our Water Operations & Resilience team is currently seeking to appoint a Water Resource Officer to support the effective implementation and continual improvement of water management across NSW. You’ll contribute to meaningful work that supports sustainable management of the state’s surface water and groundwater resources and helps deliver important water reform, planning and policy outcomes.
In this role, you’ll contribute to a range of regulatory programs and projects supporting the implementation of water management plans and other statutory instruments. You’ll provide specialist advice, coordinate project activities, monitor and report on implementation progress, and help identify practical solutions to emerging issues. Working collaboratively with internal teams, government agencies, industry representatives, local government and water users, you’ll build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate complex statutory and water management requirements in a clear and accessible way.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Knowledge or experience in water resource management, environmental management, regulation, policy or the implementation of statutory programs.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities, monitor milestones and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information, identify emerging issues and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical or statutory information into clear, plain-English advice.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and engage effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- A proactive and accountable approach to your work, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Essential Requirements –
- Tertiary qualifications in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Engineering, Environmental Law, or a related discipline and /or equivalent experience.
For more information read the full Role Description: Water Resource Officer
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.
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.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
Applications close Wednesday 21st October at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Elizabeth Cala via elizabeth.cala@dcceew.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?
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 Amanda Tantzaris on 02 8275 1128 (please mention reference number 553301).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.
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