Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & WaterNewcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSWFull timeBand 1 Senior Exec position | TRP from $217,997Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.Deliver key state-wide water initiativesHybrid/WFH working supported, office location negotiable within NSWExecutive TRP relative to experience, commencing from $217,997The 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.Our Water Operations branch is currently seeking to appoint a Director, Urban Water Strategy Policy & Programs to drive the delivery of state-wide urban water policy, strategy, programs and water utility performance benchmarking and reporting functions to meet the needs of a growing urban population, working in partnership with customers and stakeholders in order to achieve great outcomes for the community.The role also provides leadership and coordination to the State-Owned Water Utilities in relation to strategic planning, drought and regulation.Key accountabilities include:Drive the development of strategic evidence-based policy and planning advice and support to Ministers and the Executive Team to manage a forward program for legislative and policy reform and review.Deliver key water initiatives including, the implementation of the Greater Sydney Water Strategy and water regulation, drought management, water rebate schemes and licencing frameworks to ensure effective oversight, planning and management of water resources.Devise, implement and drive new and innovative water regulation, licensing and management policies and policy change to deliver socio-economic and environmental benefits that support more liveable communities.Anticipate, respond to and mitigate impediments to effective policy review and reform, particularly where implementation is controlled by other divisions or agencies within the Department, the cluster or across the public sector.The role operates with a high level of autonomy to develop cross-organizational policy solutions and initiatives, drive the delivery of assessment advice and to change priorities within approved business plans.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 ApplyIf 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 30th April at 11:55PM.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 applymake adjustments to the recruitment processoffer information about workplace adjustments and support networksWe 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 ****** (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 get assistance in applying.Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
