| Organisation / Entity: | Water |
| Job category: | Environmental |
| Job location: | Statewide |
| Job reference number: | 537636 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | From AUD $130,000.00 to $139,999.00 per year |
| Closing date: | 23/08/2024 – 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 30 June 2026
- Full-time opportunity – 35 hours per week + FlexTime
- Any NSW office location – regional location encouraged/Hybrid working supported
- Salary ranges from $129,331.00 to $139,787.00 + super
Our Surface Water Science team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Water Quality Project Officer to provide specialist expertise, research and analysis of water quality issues, and manage complex projects to enable the delivery of integrated natural resource management outcomes.
This role will specifically be focussed on delivering the NSW Water Quality Monitoring Framework, an exciting initiative for NSW, requiring exceptional stakeholder engagement and project management skills, as well as a sound understanding of the types of issues that impact water quality data management and availability in NSW.
About You
You have a passion for positive environmental outcomes, and a keen desire to make a difference through the work you do. You are a naturally comfortable communicator in a wide range of situations and have the ability to enthuse and excite your colleagues and collaborators.
Ideally, you have:
- Extensive experience in water quality monitoring and reporting programs across large scales
- Sound understanding of and commitment to open data principles
- Demonstrated successful delivery of complex collaborative projects, especially in a government context
- Broad stakeholder management experience including facilitation and administration of a diverse group of stakeholders and contributors
- Advanced communication and data visualisation capabilities
Essential Requirements
- Degree level qualifications in hydrology, environmental science, natural resource management, or a related discipline
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Water Quality Project 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.
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 and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 23 August 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact David Workman via david.workman@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4904 2566.
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 for assistance in applying for a role. Contact our Aboriginal People & Culture team at DPIEAPC@dpie.nsw.gov.au if you need further information or assistance.
