Senior Natural Resource Officer FM

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to the protect the states environment and heritage.

• Internal expression of interest
• Apply and strengthen your water engineering skills in flood risk management
• Be part of a friendly multi-disciplinary team of floodplain and coastal management experts
• Temporary (Up to 28 January 2026) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Wollongong Office location preferred and hybrid working is supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $124360 to $137176 super

Our Water Floods & Coast team (South East) is seeking to appoint a Senior Natural Resource Officer (Floodplain Management) to support delivery of the NSW Floodplain Management Program.

The role supports the delivery of the NSW Floodplain Management Program including:

• Working closely with Councils to facilitate and influence the timely delivery of high-quality studies and plans consistent with policy and best practice including the engagement of the community and other relevant agencies.
• Providing specialist advice on floodplain and waterway health management for environmental planning and assessment matters and contributes to region-wide strategies.
• Working as part of a friendly and supportive team of floodplain coastal and estuary management specialists.

About You

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Sound knowledge of floodplain risk assessment methods and floodplain management strategies;
• Sound knowledge of the Governments Flood Prone Land Policy Flood Risk Management Manual and related guidelines and legislation;
• Understanding and experience in the application of hydrological and hydraulic models in analysing flood behaviour and flood hazards;
• An understanding of the application of NSW Government policy related to the application of flood risk in land use planning.
• Great communication and project management skills.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary Qualifications in Civil / Environmental Engineering (or equivalent) and eligible for membership of Engineers Australia.
• Current drivers licence (Class C)

Further information about the NSW Floodplain Management Program can be found at:

Floodplain Management Program NSW Environment and Heritage

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Natural Resource Officer

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 16 October 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact John Bucinskas via or on.

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