| Organisation / Entity: | Water |
| Job category: | Policy |
| Job location: | StatewideSydney Region / Sydney – West |
| Job reference number: | 537112 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | Clerk Grade 11/12 |
| Closing date: | 25/07/2024 – 11:55 PM |
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Office location negotiable across NSW, with hybrid/WFH working supported
- Salary relative to experience, ranging from $139,787 to $161,663 + super
Our Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a Manager Urban Water Policy in an ongoing full-time capacity.
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.
About You
The purpose of the Manager Urban Water Policy is to lead policy development and implementation for state-wide urban water issues which are appropriate, effective, and efficient, and compatible with Government priorities. The role provides analysis and advice on regulatory mechanisms that underpin the provision of water services to ensure that policy settings are optimised, working in partnership with customers and stakeholders to achieve great outcomes for the community.
Key accountabilities in the role include:
- Lead a team to provide expert advice to the Director, Department Executives, and relevant Ministers on state-wide urban water policy reform, water State Owned Corporation related regulatory and policy matters, and private water utility licences.
- Provide the state government position on IPART price reviews for metro water utilities, and lead policy and legislation for the regulation of private water utilities.
- Represent the Department and Government effectively and appropriately at a senior level at inter-agency governance groups, industry forums, maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and lead targeted and public consultation processes.
- Deal with a diverse range of complex policy matters and regulatory issues related to climate resilience, demand management, recycled water, water industry competition, and drought management.
Key Knowledge & Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in strategic policy development and implementation, regulation and legislative reform, and planning and/or delivery of water services, water resource management, or land use planning.
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Urban Water Policy
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 Thursday 25 July 2024 from open date at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Zahra Anver via zahra.anver@planning.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.
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).
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.
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