Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.
Permanent ongoing opportunity Full-time role - 35 hours per week + FlexTime Any NSW office location - regional location encouraged/hybrid working supported Salary ranges from $120,859.00 to $133,183.00 + super + leave loading We are currently seeking to appoint a Senior Water Planner in an ongoing full-time capacity, in the Floodplain Management team within the Water Planning branch at DCCEEW.
We are currently replacing floodplain management plans in the southern Murray-Darling Basin. We would love to have someone keen on getting their teeth into leading a floodplain management plan to join us. You will have the support of your floodplain planning teammates and our wider technical team as you work to contribute to the protection of floodplain health across NSW.
About You
Our successful candidate will coordinate a range of complex analytic and research activities and projects to provide sound and reliable input to the delivery of the NSW Government's floodplain management planning process, consistent with the State's and Commonwealth's water reform agenda and relevant legislation.
In this role you will:
Provide informed advice and technical services Analyse priority issues, initiate research and consultation activities Develop and implement strategies for community consultation/communication to support engagement activities Lead and manage projects to address policy or planning issues Prepare advice in the form of briefs, policy and discussion papers on key floodplain management issues to respond to Ministerial, Cabinet or Departmental requests Prepare a range of communication materials and consultation activities to support the water planning and management process Desirable knowledge and experience
Extensive experience in water related areas such as floodplain management, water planning, natural resource management, environmental science, aquatic ecology, geomorphology, civil/environmental engineering and hydrology. Understanding of the State and Commonwealth Government's water reform agendas, and legislative and policy requirements regarding floodplain planning. 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 Thursday, 31 October 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.
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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