Senior Water Strategy Officer
Senior Water Strategy Officer
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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.
Opportunity to use your strategy and policy skills to contribute to sustainable water management for the environment and communities of NSW
- Long term temporary role to 30 June 2028
- Full time at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
- NSW office location by negotiation with hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129464 to $142665 plus super
Our Water and Energy Coordination team are currently seeking to appoint a Senior Water Strategy Officer to join their small and collaborative team.
The Water and Energy Coordination team in the Water Groups Strategy and Policy Division coordinates and leads the Water Groups role in delivering the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and Renewable Energy Zones in support of NSW Governments Net Zero commitments. Our work is a combination of detailed analysis of technical information fast-paced coordination and lots of collaboration and communication.
The Senior Water Strategy Officer contributes to the delivery and implementation of strategic projects and expert advice to inform decision making. The role provides information and advice to ensure that key internal and external stakeholders consider a broad range of issues and factors related to water and wastewater needs in the energy sector when making decisions.
Please note there may be some regional travel to engage with local councils and other agencies.
About You
To be successful in the role you will have extensive experience in water related areas such as water planning natural resource management environmental science economics geomorphology civil/environmental engineering and hydrology.
You will also have demonstrated experience using water resource management modelling and databases providing considered data driven advice within short timeframes to key internal and external stakeholders.
With strong communication skills you are able to effectively contribute to consultations negotiations and cross-sector partnership arrangements on sensitive water management arrangements.
You are self-motivated and have a genuine interest in maintaining knowledge of contemporary trends and developments in approaches to strategic water management.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Water Strategy 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.
The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments economies and societies across NSW.
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 Simon Mould Water and Energy Coordinator Water Group on mobileor email .
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.
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If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing contacting Eloise Fleck on(please mention reference number 544654).
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:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
