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Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Environmental Water Management Officer (Environment Officer Class 9)
• Temporary (Up to Date 30 September 2025 with possibility of extension) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location is Queanbeyan- flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $120,701 to $134,460 + super

The South West Environmental Water and Floodplain team is currently seeking to appoint an Environmental Water Management Officer to contribute to the planning and delivery of environmental water, stakeholder management including the Snowy Advisory Committee , and provision of technical capacity and advice to support environmental water use decisions in the Snowy and montane rivers of NSW.

The role contributes towards the daily management of environmental water releases into the Snowy and montane rivers of NSW.  Responsibilities include undertaking identified monitoring and field work, assist with the development and implementation of environmental water delivery plans, liaise with other partner agencies and groups, provide executive officer support to the Snowy Advisory Committee. 

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience with developing and implementing environmental water programs, plans and projects as well as analyse and report on environmental outcomes. Additionally, you will have experience in developing and coordinating of water delivery partnerships and relevant environmental water advisory processes and manage stakeholder interactions and relationships including the Commonwealth. Operating independently as part of a multi-disciplinary geographically dispersed team, you will be required to travel frequently  to remote locations focusing on the Snowy and montane rivers area. You will be a natural multi-tasker due to busy workloads and competing demands.

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated  knowledge and experience in river and wetland planning and management, including the hydrology and ecology of rivers, floodplains and wetlands.
• Demonstrated ability to present and explain complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated field-based experience to effectively manage and deliver river and wetland monitoring projects.    
• Demonstrated knowledge of water, threatened species and biodiversity conservation legislation and policies, including the requirements of the Snowy Water Inquiry and Outcomes Implementation Deed.

Essential requirements

• A valid full Australian driver’s licence.
• A degree level tertiary qualification in environmental science, natural resources or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to undertake overnight travel and travel to remote locations including occasional weekends.

For more information read the full Role Description: Environmental Water Management 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.

Applications close: Sunday 27 April 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Paula D’Santos via paula.dsantos@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0407 882 964.

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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