| Organisation / Entity: | Water |
| Job category: | PolicyProjects |
| Job location: | Sydney Region / Sydney – WestStatewide |
| Job reference number: | 537889 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | Clerk Grade 9/10 |
| Closing date: | 28/08/2024 – 11:55 PM |
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Multiple roles available – Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity to June 2025
- Office location negotiable – regional location encouraged/hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $120,859 base to $133,183 + super
The role
Our new Reform Implementation Team is looking for a Senior Policy and Project Officer! This is an exciting opportunity to be a senior member of a team that drives innovation in water licensing and approvals with a digital focus. The role involves managing and coordinating the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of complex projects relating to process, policy and regulatory matters to achieve progressive outcomes that support the achievement of NSW Government’s priorities.
You will support the design and delivery of business improvement reform programs and projects through governance and policy means, targeting organisational capability, financial savings, business systems, information communication and technology improvements and efficiencies. The role supports project execution, change management, tracking and reporting to influence the organisational structure, ways of working and culture.
What you will bring to the role
- Project management expertise: Knowledge and experience in all aspects of project implementation, including monitoring and evaluation, risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, impact and quality measures, to identify and address issues, assess progress and effectiveness, and achieve outcomes.
- Stakeholder engagement: Experience in engaging with various stakeholders and managing project consultations and negotiations, given varying expectations, viewpoints and interests.
- Analytical and time management skills: Ability to critically analyse and evaluate key issues, providing innovative solutions and recommendations, while achieving project deadlines and milestones to the required standards, given the need to simultaneously coordinate and deliver multiple projects that are complex and interconnected.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Policy & 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. The Water Group ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
DCCEEW also 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.
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 your resume and cover letter highlighting your experience and knowledge, as well as technical and soft skills, that would make you successful in the role.
Applications close Wednesday 28th August 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager via karen.hearnden@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).
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.
