| Organisation / Entity: | Water |
| Job category: | EnvironmentalProjects |
| Job location: | Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & RegionStatewideSydney Region / Sydney City |
| Job reference number: | 536516 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | Clerk Grade 9/10 |
| Closing date: | 28/07/2024 – 11:55 PM |
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Temporary role to December 2026 with possibility of extension
- Newcastle, Sydney or other NSW location by negotiation
- Hybrid working from home and office supported
- Fulltime at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
- Salary range of $120,859 to $133,183 plus super and leave loading
About the Role
Join a small team in Water Infrastructure Development responsible for program management of projects across NSW including in the Murray Darling Basin. To see the work we do, go to: Water Infrastructure In NSW
As the Senior Project Officer – Basin and Regional Programs, you will assist with managing the Basin Plan and regional capital works program interfaces and liaise with key stakeholders on individual projects in order to improve delivery of water infrastructure projects that achieve water security across NSW, drive economic growth in regional NSW economies, support towns and communities and enhance environmental outcomes.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have experience in managing interdependencies and balancing competing demands to ensure the team’s objectives are achieved in a timely manner under changing and evolving circumstances.
You are self-motivated and use your initiative to identify issues that need escalation and developing solutions to appropriately resolve issues and ensure that key deliverables and outcomes continue to progress.
With good verbal and written communication, you have the demonstrated ability to deal with a diverse range of complex and sensitive issues, characterised by conflicting priorities, high volume workload, and political sensitivities. Allowing you to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer – Basin and Regional Programs
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.
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 28 July 2024 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Philippa Fague, Director Program Development and Management, Water Group, DCCEEW on mobile 0455 556 238 or email Philippa.fague@dpie.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 536516).
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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