Principal Water Planner

Newcastle - South Africa

Monthly Salary: $ 149739 - 173174

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Use your leadership and water planning skills to contribute to sustainable water planning and management for the environment and communities of NSW

Permanent full-time opportunity at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
Located in Newcastle Parramatta or NSW office location by negotiation with hybrid working supported
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149739 to $173174 super

The Water Groups Water Planning team are currently seeking to appoint a Principal Water Planner to lead the Minimum Inflows Project and provide water planning and assessment subject matter expertise and leadership 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

You are a strategic leader with expertise in water planning and policy. You thrive on providing consistent current and informed advice to government and non-government stakeholders ensuring decisions are evidence-based and aligned with best practice.

Your strong leadership skills enable you to guide teams and influence outcomes across complex projects. You foster collaboration building productive relationships with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals and navigate competing priorities.

You maintain a comprehensive understanding of water priorities strategic directions reforms and emerging trends using this insight to shape practical forward-looking solutions. You excel at developing policies strategies and programs that balance multiple issues with sensitivity to stakeholder relationships resource requirements and service delivery impacts.

For more information read the full Role Description:Principal Water Planner

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

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 Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Julie Lovell Principal Water Planner Water Group DCCEEW via or.

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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Do you want your work to make a difference for NSWWorking to protect the states environment and heritage.Use your leadership and water planning skills to contribute to sustainable water planning and management for the environment and communities of NSWPermanent full-time opportunity at 35 hours per ...