Local recruitment: Senior Team Leader Environmental WP

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Opportunity to use your skills doing work that contributes to better environmental outcomes from water management
• Ongoing, full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Queanbeyan/Hybrid working supported (other cities or regions will be considered)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $142,529 to $156,425 + super

Water for the Environment Branch is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Team Leader for our Environmental Water Planning team within DCCEEW’s Biodiversity, Conservation and Science (BCS) group. In this role you will oversee a diverse and capable team leading the provision of science, modelling and planning to support the Water for the Environment program.

The Environmental Water Planning team sits alongside three other teams in the Water for the Environment Branch. The team is highly collaborative, working across the BCS Group, Water Group and NSW Government to ensure strong planning and evidence-based program outcomes for the Water for the Environment program.

The team are highly experienced and work in sub-teams focusing on the review, update and implementation of NSW Long-term Water Plans; input to the NSW Reconnecting River Country program including hydraulic modelling, environmental assessments, ecohydrology and input to policy development; input to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s Enhanced Environmental Water Delivery project; and hydraulic modelling to support the NSW Reconnecting Watercourse Program and development of southern floodplain management plans.

About You

 To be successful in the role, you will need to be an effective communicator with a proven ability to establish productive working relationships across Government. You will have experience leading a team of high-performing professionals as well as briefing the Minister and senior executive on complex issues in a clear and concise manner. Technical skills in one or more of water modelling, ecohydrological analysis and planning activities is preferred.

You will have experience in leading staff to deliver results, and demonstrate a sound appreciation of operating in a multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed team. You have the capacity to develop and recommend innovative and conceptual solutions to support evidence-based decision making, while displaying initiative in addressing complex issues in a rapidly evolving and sometimes unpredictable environment.

The role presents an opportunity to use your scientific, planning and project management skills while working on high-profile water issues.

Key knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of the operational and strategic requirements for the successful delivery of environmental water planning programs in the context of current policy and legislative frameworks.
• Experience developing, implementing and monitoring strategic and operational plans for the delivery of complex programs, with a demonstrated track record of providing direction and achieving results through multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.

 For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Team Leader Environmental Water Planning

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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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) & BCT’s Private Land Conservation (PLC) Programs

All new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflicts are managed appropriately. In some circumstances this may require divestment of the interest.

The BCT also has restrictions on staff participation in its funded PLC programs. No additional funding, beyond that already agreed to by the BCT, may be sought or approved during time as a BCT employee or for a 12-month period following termination of employment.

The Department is committed to protecting the public interest and public trust in the exercise of its functions. These values, together with transparency and accountability, are integral to the administration of the BOS and PLC programs.

If you (or a close family member) participate in the BOS scheme or already hold a funded agreement with the BCT and require further information before submitting your application, please contact the hiring manager. The BOS protocol is available publicly here.

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 Tuesday, 17 September 2024 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Julie-Anne Harty via julie-anne.harty@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0417 555 180.

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 Vithiya Yogarajah 0482 646 348 (please mention reference number 538129). [TM1] 

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