Senior Advisor Water Management

Use your expertise to help build stronger communities through sustainable and resilient water management.

• Make a real impact by providing expert water management advice that supports responsible development and thriving communities across NSW.
• Be part of a collaborative team delivering practical solutions to complex water management challenges.
• On-going full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Parramatta or other NSW DPHI office location by negotiation with flexible working arrangement supported.
• Clerk Grade9/10($133348- $146945)

In this role youll play an important part in helping communities across NSW thrive by supporting sustainable and resilient water management outcomes. Working on significant development and infrastructure projects youll provide expert advice that helps ensure water resources are managed responsibly while enabling communities to grow and prosper. Your work will contribute to planning decisions that balance the needs of people places and the environment leaving a lasting positive impact on current and future generations.

Read the role description for more detail:Senior Advisor Water Management

Were looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about creating positive outcomes for communities through sustainable water management and evidence-based planning.
• Brings experience in water management hydrology civil or water engineering environmental science geology or a related discipline and is motivated to apply their expertise to complex and impactful projects.
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical information and provide practical risk-based advice.
• Communicates clearly and confidently translating technical findings into meaningful recommendations for a diverse range of stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Values collaboration and enjoys building trusted relationships with colleagues industry government agencies and communities to achieve better outcomes.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment balancing competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on quality integrity and delivery.
• Is committed to continuous improvement and enjoys mentoring others sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Wants to make a lasting difference by helping shape sustainable resilient and liveable communities across NSW.

Why Us

Waterways connect communities. They support recreation culture biodiversity and our way of this role youll help protect these important natural assets while contributing to the planning decisions that shape the future of NSW. Youll work on diverse and meaningful projects collaborate with passionate professionals and play a key role in ensuring our rivers estuaries wetlands and coastal environments continue to support healthy communities and thriving ecosystems for generations to come.

Essential requirements

• Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience e.g. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Water) Geology Hydrology or Applied Science.

About us
At theDepartment of Planning Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI) you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together we create vibrant communitiesplacesand precincts and manage landassetsand property.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful this roleyoullhelp shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career supported by flexible work options impactful projects and a collaborative diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge and we arecommitted to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported connected and belongs.

Apply now
Applytodaywith your CV and cover close 11.55pm 27th moreinformation contact Director Water Advisory Chris Salkovic

A talent 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.

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