Principal Water Planner
Principal Water Planner
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Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.
- Temporary part-time (21hrs per week) job-share opportunity to 31 December 2028
- Office location negotiable across NSW Hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $145378 to $168130 (pro-rata)
The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a Principal Water Planner in a temporary part-time capacity to 31 December 2028. This role is 0.6 FTE at 21 hours per week.
This recruitment exercise will also create a talent pool for candidates wanting full-time temporary and ongoing opportunities.
The role will provide water planning and assessment subject matter expertise and leadership and providing knowledge transfer to support the delivery and implementation of the water reform program consistent with State and Federal water management legislation government directions obligations and commitments.
About You
In this leadership role you will develop and provide expert advice for water management plans whilst leading and undertaking research and feasibility studies to inform future planning and future proofing projects. The role will also provide the opportunity to represent the Water group on inter-governmental and regional committees promoting a whole of Government approach to water reforms planning and implementation.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Providing consistent current and informed expert advice to government and non-government stakeholders supporting water planning and implementation.
- Maintaining knowledge of the priorities strategic directions water reform and planning issues for Water including trends and developments to enable effective input to planning and implementation processes.
- Developing policies strategies plans and programs that balance multiple complex issues with sensitivity to relationships with stakeholders resource requirements and service delivery impacts given varying and sometime conflicting perspectives and priorities.
For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Water Planner
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 Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Anna Bailey 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 Ty Brennock on(please mention reference number 543711).
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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Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
