| Organisation / Entity: | Water |
| Job category: | Projects |
| Job location: | Statewide |
| Job reference number: | 537228 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | Clerk Grade 9/10 |
| Closing date: | 11/09/2024 – 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 24 June 2025, with possibility of extension
- Full-time opportunity – 35 hours per week + FlexTime
- Any NSW Office location – regional location encouraged/Hybrid working supported
- Salary ranges from $120,859.00 to $133,183.00 + super + leave loading
Our Floodplain Management team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer to help manage and coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of the floodplain harvesting licensing framework in accordance with the NSW Floodplain Harvesting Policy and associated legislative requirements.
Our Project Officers are tasked with providing a range of project management and support services for the team, including:
- Preparation of reports and briefs
- Coordinating resources
- Maintaining project documentation and implementing and monitoring project plans
- Sourcing, collating and compiling data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables
- Liaising with project leaders, including water planners, to seek interpretation and explanation, to provide accurate and useful information which enables effective monitoring and management of NSW Water Resource Plans
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Previous demonstrated project management experience
- Experience in preparing briefs and reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes
- Willingness to undertake research, analysis, and review of options to inform decision making
- Well-developed communications skills, both verbal and written, adjustable to a wide variety of audiences
- Experience with coordinating and managing logistics for project meetings, and other related meetings, to enable their efficient and effective operation
You will also be proficient at communicating effectively and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels both internal and external, prioritising tasks, undertaking pressing organisational requirements within tight deadlines and have a sound understanding of project management.
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.
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 Wednesday, 11 September 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Geoff Cameron via geoff.cameron@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 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.
