Group Director Climate And Natural Resources

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Group Director Climate and Natural ResourcesOrange, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Full time
Full time ongoing Senior Executive Band 1 roleLocation: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations.
Preference will be given to candidates based regionallyLead collaboration with the Agriculture and Biosecurity Executive Leadership team to drive a portfolio of critical policy areas which impact primary producers and communities across NSW, such as climate, drought response, soil and water. About the role The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking a Group Director Climate and Natural Resources to drive the provision of high level, strategic policy advice, supported by research, to the Deputy Secretary.
As Group Director Climate and Natural Resources, you will inform evidence-based policy decision making processes, plan and prioritise, develop, and implement and evaluate policy initiatives to optimise alignment with Government's strategic policy objectives.
The role works in close partnership with the Policy, Reform and Evidence Branch, leading key policy initiatives on behalf of the Department.
The Group Director is a member of the Agriculture and Biosecurity Group Executive Leadership Team, participating in strategic planning, decision making and research prioritisation processes at a Group level.
To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven leadership, technical expertise, and stakeholder management skills.Demonstrated capability to critically analyse and interpret a breadth of issues to develop policy, programs and research directions.Thorough understanding and extensive experience in providing executive direction across climate change, drought and resource use issues.Sound understanding of issues faced by the NSW regions, and an appreciation of the diversity of primary industries, producers and communities.You will be someone who can: Address new and emerging operational and policy issues and reform opportunities in a complex and dynamic environment.Manage competing or conflicting interests and positions across the key stakeholder groups require continual monitoring, analysis and response.Navigate politically sensitive issues while balancing diverse stakeholder interests and managing competing priorities.The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state.
Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.
We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.
Sounds interesting? If you are a strategic leader with a passion for climate, drought response, soil and water, we invite you to apply.
Please submit your curriculum vitae and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
Applications Closing Date: Sunday 19 January 2025 at 11:55pm Please note that DPIRD will be closed during the period 23 December 2024 to 05 January 2025 (inclusive).
Recruitment process will recommence in January 2025. If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist.
Additional Information: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
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