Principal Estuary Specialist
Principal Estuary Specialist
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$ 157569 - 161034
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Together we create thriving environments communities and economies.
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Open to any East Coast NSW office location - hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $157569 to $161034 Super
DCCEEW is currently seeking to appoint a Principal Estuary Specialist to lead the coordination and delivery of high-impact coastal programs and projects across this role you will contribute to the development of state-wide technical guidance on estuary management. Providing expert technical and policy advice to the NSW Government agency staff local councils and other stakeholders on estuary processes estuary management and coastal hazards and risks.
As a technical expert within the Marine Coastal Estuaries and Floods Team the role supports assessment of estuaries health and coastal hazards to assist coastal communities local councils and other agencies to manage risk to the coastal environment and adapt to climate change.
About You
You are a highly experienced coastal and estuarine specialist with a strong foundation in marine science coastal engineering or a related field. You bring expert knowledge of estuary processes coastal hazards and environmental risk management along with a proven ability to translate complex technical data into strategic advice and practical policy solutions. Passionate about protecting coastal environments and supporting communities to adapt to climate change you have led the design and implementation of estuary and coastal management projects and programs across diverse regions.
Key knowledge and experience
- Expert knowledge of coastal and estuary processes and coastal management approaches.
- Comprehensive understanding of coastal legislation and related policies and ability to interpret to others.
- Tertiary qualifications in marine and environmental science civil engineering or related field.
For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Estuary Specialist and go to the Coastal management website.
For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the website.
About Us
DCCEEWs vision is to create thriving environments communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing world-class public service organization that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace differences are embraced contributions are valued and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups practice flexible working offer job share and workplace adjustments.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)
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 13th August 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Bruce Coates via or on.
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply contact the Diversity team on (please include reference number).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
