Description:
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Talent Pool recruitment for upcoming roles
- Temporary opportunities to June 2026, with possibility of extension/permanency
- Part-time (21 hours per week) & Full-time (35 hours per week + FlexTime) roles to be recruited
- Any NSW office location - regional location encouraged/hybrid working supported
- Salary ranges from $125,693.00 to $138,510.00 + super + leave loading
Our Water Planning team is currently seeking to create a talent pool for upcoming expected Senior Water Planners roles.
In this role you will:
- Provide informed advice and technical services
- Analyse priority issues, initiate research and consultation activities
- Develop and implement strategies for community consultation
- Lead and manage projects to address policy or planning issues
- Prepare advice in the form of briefs, policy and discussion papers on key water sharing issues to respond to Ministerial, Cabinet or Departmental requests
- Prepare a range of communication materials and consultation activities to support the water planning and management process
You would be joining a team tasked with replacing and amending water sharing plans which: protect the fundamental environmental health of the water source, provide water users with a clear picture of when and how water will be available for extraction, and ensure the water source is sustainable in the long-term. This involves a mix of technical data interpretation and review of environmental and socio-economic information, developing options to resolve issues, applying policy to achieve better outcomes, working on public exhibition documents and stakeholder engagement.
About You
Our successful candidates will undertake a range of complex analytic and research activities, stakeholder consultation, and manage projects to provide sound and reliable input to the delivery of the NSW Government’s water sharing planning process, consistent with the State’s and Commonwealth’s water reform agenda and relevant legislation.
You will have knowledge or experience related to water management, environmental science, or natural resource management, and experience working with legislation, regulation or policy related to these fields. To be successful in the role, you will also be a strong communicator, who thrives in a team environment and enjoys collaborative work.
The following knowledge/experience will be highly regarded, but are not mandatory for consideration:
- Extensive backgrounds in water related areas such as water planning, water policy, natural resource management, environmental science, aquatic ecology, geomorphology, and hydrology.
- Understanding of the State and Commonwealth Government’s water reform agendas, and legislative and policy requirements regarding water sharing plans and water resource plans
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Water Planner
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
- a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role and identifying if you are interest in full-time work, part-time work or both.
Applications close Wednesday, 19 March at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Danielle Doughty via danielle.doughty@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 0448 194 296.
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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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 540864).
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