Local recruitment: Technical Specialist

Government of New South Wales

New South Wales, Australia 🇦🇺

Organisation / Entity:Natural Resources Access Regulator
Job category:Environmental Projects
Job location:Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & RegionStatewide
Job reference number:539195
Work type:Full-Time
Total remuneration package:Clerk Grade 9/10
Closing date:13/11/2024 – 11:55 PM

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

  • Internal expression of interest
  • Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity to 30 June 2025
  • Office location – regional location encouraged/Hybrid working supported
  • Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $120,859 base to $133,183 top + super

 The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) is currently seeking to appoint a Technical Specialist

to work alongside a senior project officer in the Operational Technology team. Your technical expertise will be central to the project. You will assess features, functions, costs, risks and effectiveness of the current remote worker safety tracking solution and of alternate solutions / approaches. You will run pilots of short-listed solutions.

You will consult with internal stakeholders, WHS Committee representatives and with marketplace vendors. You will identify the preferred solution / approach and transition / implementation plans. 

The project will deliver clear evidence-based recommendations to the Executive sponsor.

The Technical Specialist plays a key role in improving NRAR’s operational technologies. The technical specialist ensures that technologies are effective and enhance safety in the field.

In this role, you’ll support NRAR staff with technology both in the office and in the field. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing operational technology capabilities in line with NRAR’s Technology Strategy.

Key knowledge and experience

  • Experience with and knowledge of relevant technologies, equipment and methods
  • Experience in rural water management and regulation or other relevant field such as: water planning, hydrometrics, natural resource management, surveying, agriculture, environmental science or engineering. 

Essential requirements

  • Qualifications in science, engineering, hydrometrics, natural resource management, agriculture, surveying, instrumentation or other relevant discipline.
  • Current NSW Driver’s License
  • Willingness to drive to and work in remote locations in NSW including overnight stays
  • Appointment is subject to the successful applicant satisfactorily passing the criminal record check.

For more information read the full Role Description: Technical Specialist

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 13th November 2024 at 11:55PM.

Please contact Nick Milton for more information via nick.milton@nrar.nsw.gov.au.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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 Amanda Tantzaris on 02 8275 1128 (please mention reference number 539195).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.


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