Local recruitment: Senior Project Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Temporary full-time opportunity to 28 February 2025, with possibility of extension
• Office location Albury or Southern NSW region by negotiation
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $120,859 to $133,183 + super

The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer in a temporary capacity to 28 February 2025, with possibility of extension. This exciting opportunity for an experienced project officer to join our Reconnecting River Country Program team will contribute to the achievement of landscape scale environmental flow outcomes in the Murray and Murrumbidgee River valleys. This is a challenging role involving project planning and management, problem solving, strategic thinking, and collaboration with team members and stakeholders.

About You

The successful applicant will lead the scoping, planning and delivery of projects under the Reconnecting River Country Program across Murray and Murrumbidgee catchments. The role sits within the Program’s Technical/Science team and will be responsible for projects involving aspects of hydrology, hydraulics, environmental flows and river management. The successful applicant will be motivated, strategic and collaborative, with some relevant technical and project management experience.

The successful applicant for this position will:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of project scoping, planning and delivery.
• Undertake and oversee technical investigations involving aspects of hydrology, hydraulics, environmental flows and river management.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with team members and external stakeholders.
• Work adaptively to support other teams across the Program.
• Provide accurate and timely analysis and advice to the Manager and senior executive on technical matters, project status and program risks.
• Prepare documentation including written briefings and reports.
• Manage staff to support program outcomes.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior 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.

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 30 August 2024 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ian Burns via Ian.Burns@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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsws.gov.au or contacting Amanda Tantzaris on 02 8275 1128 (please mention reference number 538079).

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