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

• Temporary Senior Policy Officer role up to April 2026 with strong possibility of extension
• Full-time at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Located in Parramatta or regional office location with hybrid working supported
• Salary ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super and leave loading

The Water Group’s Local Water Utilities (LWU) Policy and Pricing Team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Policy Officer to provide support for fit-for-purpose policy and regulatory that help ensure safe, secure, efficient and sustainable water supply and sewerage services throughout regional NSW.

This could be an excellent development opportunity to broaden your policy design skills and exposure to a wide range of stakeholders.

The Senior Policy Officer manages aspects of the development, implementation, evaluation and review of water policy and regulation for urban areas of NSW, to meet planning, policy and regulatory objectives. The role also contributes to strategies to guide Government decision making by collaborating with water utilities and government agencies to provide expert advice to Manager and the Director.

Specifically, you will be involved in the next steps of the implementation review of the Regulatory and Assurance Framework for local water utilities. In addition, you will provide support regarding LWU regulation, pricing and operational policy (as required), water management policy pertaining to the local water utility and work in partnership with regulated entities and stakeholders, in order to achieve great outcomes for the community.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have an understanding of the processes of government, legislation and policy development, preferably in relation to one or more of the areas of urban water management, natural resource management, water utilities or water planning.

You will have experience in dealing with a diverse range of planning and policy issues, in order to recommend practical solutions, often within limited timeframes with rapidly changing priorities, conflicting perspectives and strict timeframes.

You will be a critical thinker and problem solver with attention to detail, and experience working collaboratively with stakeholders, representing the Department and exercising critical judgement when dealing with internal and external to government stakeholders, on a range of water planning issues or natural resource management issues.

Essential Requirements 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated knowledge/experience in strategic planning, policy development, regulatory review or socio-economic analysis.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Policy Officer - Local Water Utilities

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.

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. 

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 28 September 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Dilip Dutta, Manager Local Water Utilities Policy and Pricing, Water Group on mobile  0408 206 789 or email dilip.dutta@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.

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