| Organisation / Entity: | Biodiversity Conservation and Science |
| Job category: | Environmental |
| Job location: | Sydney Region / Sydney – West |
| Job reference number: | 538091 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | Environment Officer Class 10 |
| Closing date: | 30/09/2024 – 11:55 PM |
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.
- Do you want to work in a supportive work environment, with multi – disciplinary people, to support waterway health outcomes in Greater Sydney?
- Senior Water Floodplains & Coast Officer (Waterway Health)
- Temporary (30 Jun 2027) full-time opportunity
- Role location – Parramatta/hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125,488 to $138,386 + Super
The Biodiversity Conservation and Science group is currently seeking to appoint a temporary Senior Water Floodplains & Coast Officer (Waterway Health) in the Greater Sydney, Regional Delivery, Water Floodplains & Coast team.
The successful applicant will work in collaboration with other team members and matter experts from across the Department to drive delivery of integrated water cycle management and waterway health in the Greater Sydney region. They will contribute to effective regional delivery of water quality and waterway health programs by collaborating with councils and other stakeholders to provide strategic and technical input and capacity building. They will also contribute technical and policy advice to government and councils, review technical elements of grant-assisted projects, and monitor and report on their progress.
About the role
Key accountabilities of the Role include:
- Provide specialist advice on environmental planning and assessment matters referred to Biodiversity, Conservation and Science (BCS) and contribute to Branch and Region-wide problem solving as required.
- Promote and implement water management policies and guidelines with key stakeholders, and high-level support to BCS staff and external stakeholders on water management and waterway health in the Greater Sydney region.
- Maintain a high level of technical expertise in water management, relevant technology and translating this into high quality advice and providing timely and effective advice on water cycle and waterway health objectives and outcomes in consideration of natural processes, hazards and risks.
- Liaise with and provide technical advice to councils, their advisory committees and other stakeholders in preparing and implementing relevant studies and strategies in the Greater Sydney region.
- Assist in the development and review of strategic operational policy relating to water management and implement procedures and best management practice to ensure technical and policy advice is appropriately applied.
- Assist Councils in applying for funds and assess applications for funding.
- Maintain accurate records for grant-assisted projects; and monitor and report on progress against project milestones as required.
About You
Key knowledge and experience:
- Extensive knowledge and experience of stormwater quality and quantity, water cycle management, water sensitive urban design, and waterway health.
- Comprehensive knowledge of water management policy and practice, including knowledge of relevant legislation and knowledge of regional land-use planning.
- Detailed knowledge and experience in the application of hydrological, hydraulic and water quality models.
Essential requirements:
- Degree level tertiary qualifications in engineering, environmental science, natural resource management, or related discipline.
- Current Class C (minimum) NSW Driver Licence or equivalent.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Water Floodplains & Coast Officer
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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)
Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and 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 conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.
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 Monday, 30 September 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Daylan Cameron via daylan.cameron@environment.nsw.gov.au or (02) 8837 6097.
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.nsw.gov.au or contacting Vithiya Yogarajah on 0482 646 348 (please mention reference number 538091).
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