Senior Skills and Training Project Officer
Senior Skills and Training Project Officer
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$ 125693 - 138510
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.
- Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity to June 2028
- Office location Any NSW office location /Hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125693 to $138510 super
The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Skills and Training Project Officer to help manage important training activities for the Local Water Utility sector. It involves implementing a competency framework working with training providers and coordinating with stakeholders on training and skills development. The role also supports regional training efforts and shared traineeship opportunities.
Key accountabilities
- Develop implement and monitor training initiatives to address skill gaps in the Local Water Utility sector.
- Establish and manage stakeholder relationships across government and training sectors; lead governance frameworks including advisory committees to guide implementation and monitor progress.
- Collaborate with training providers to align programs with National Water Package qualifications and evolving national training policies.
- Support regional partnerships to coordinate traineeships increase completion rates and enhance access to training in regional and remote areas.
- Deliver vocational and competency-based training programs within scope time budget and quality parameters balancing limited resources and competing priorities.
- Monitor and evaluate project delivery addressing risks interdependencies and quality to ensure intended outcomes and benefits are realised.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations to internal stakeholders on program implementation navigating varying viewpoints expectations and policy changes.
- Analyse and apply national policy developments to resolve complex issues related to training content and delivery.
Key knowledge and experience
- Detailed knowledge of the skills training and workforce challenges impacting vocational education delivery in the Local Water Utility sector.
- Experience in engaging with local water utility sector stakeholders on training and learning and development.
- Experience in planning and implementing measures to address learning and development issues in the local water utility sector
Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualification or working towards completion of tertiary qualification in policy science engineering education learning and development or other relevant discipline and/or demonstrated experience in learning and development or vocational education and training role
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or similar qualification or experience in the development of vocational and workplace training packages
- NSW Drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel overnight as required
For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Skills and Training Project Officer
Who We Are
DCCEEW conserves and protects the states 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 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 Sunday 29 June 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Ian Davie via .
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying
- Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
- How we encourage and support people with disability
- Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.
If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Amanda Tantzaris on(please mention reference number 543146).
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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
