| Organisation / Entity: | Water |
| Job category: | Environmental |
| Job location: | Regional NSWStatewideSydney Region / Sydney – West |
| Job reference number: | 530183 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | Clerk Grade 7/8 |
| Closing date: | 20/08/2023 – 11:55 PM |
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.
- Water Regulation Officer with the Water Group at DPE
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Parramatta or various NSW locations available/Hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $101,947 to $112,849 + super
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.
The Water Operations team at Department of Planning and Environment is seeking a Water Regulation Officer to undertake education and approvals projects to ensure effective, efficient, transparent and accountable regulation measures to maintain public confidence in the water management regulatory system.
About You
Our Water Regulation Officer provides specialist information and advice on licensing and approvals procedures, policy and legislation to staff, community and stakeholders to increase understanding for the appropriate access to water resources.
You will undertake a broad range of specialist administrative and office management tasks and projects in relation to water management in NSW to include the preparation of Ministerial and Executive correspondence and communication of key water regulation issues.
Provide technical advice and expertise to assist in the achievement of environmental best practice and the consistent application of environmental legislation, policy and procedures and contribute to the continuous improvement of licensing and approvals in relation to water resource regulation in NSW in a high achieving and supportive team.
Key knowledge and experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the aims and principles of sustainable natural resource management
Essential requirements
- Occasional intra-state travel requiring periods of being away from home
- Current NSW Drivers License
For more information read the full Role Description: Water Regulation Officer
For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.
About Us
The Department of Planning and Environment’s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.
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.
DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
Applications close Sunday 20 August 2023 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Patrick Pahlow via patrick.pahlow@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 0473 381 384.
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number 530183).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
