Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Temporary opportunity to 30 June 2027
• Full-time role - 35 hours per week + FlexTime
• Any NSW office location - regional location encouraged/flexible working arrangements supported
• Salary ranges from $125,693.00 to $138,510.00 + super + leave loading

Our Water Deliverables team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer Program Coordinator who will be tasked with working across teams to support coordination and communication of key statutory water management work programs delivery. The role works closely with the Manager and the Directors in Water as well as other areas to manage, coordinate and delegate a range of administrative and project coordination tasks in the context of a high pressure, politically sensitive and confidential environment.

The role is currently primarily responsible for:

• Providing project coordination support to the Minimum Inflows Project – tasks include general project support including scheduling, running team meetings, actioning communications activities, reporting etc.
• Supporting a Climate Change in Water Planning project – providing technical subject matter expertise support and informing linkages between key water management reform projects
• Collaborating with many teams within and outside of Water Group, leading the drafting of a Water Sharing Plan Amendments Package – working across multiple agencies, developing drafting instructions for the legal contractor, developing package support documents for consultation and approval process
• Overarching team support – input to other team projects, developing and applying project tracking systems, file management support, application of program logic to team work tasks

About You

The ideal candidate will hold demonstrated knowledge and experience in:

• Tertiary qualifications in hydrology, integrated water management, planning and/or equivalent experience
• Statutory water planning requirements and associated processes relating to water management
• Project management skills to support integration, coordination and communication of work programs and program delivery
• Delivery in the context of a high pressure, politically sensitive and confidential environment.
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships and networks to support work delivery
• Respond and manage coordinate urgent requests for information

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer Program Coordinator

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s 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 state’s 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.

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.

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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 Monday, 21 April at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Lyndal Betterridge via [email protected] or on 0419 271 972.

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 [email protected] or contacting Mariam Barakat on 0429 667 238 (please mention reference number 541948).

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