Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity to June 2028,
• Office location – Any NSW office location /Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + super

The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Skills and Training Project Officer to help manage important training activities for the Local Water Utility sector. It involves implementing a competency framework, working with training providers, and coordinating with stakeholders on training and skills development. The role also supports regional training efforts and shared traineeship opportunities.

Key accountabilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor training initiatives to address skill gaps in the Local Water Utility sector.
• Establish and manage stakeholder relationships across government and training sectors; lead governance frameworks, including advisory committees, to guide implementation and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with training providers to align programs with National Water Package qualifications and evolving national training policies.
• Support regional partnerships to coordinate traineeships, increase completion rates, and enhance access to training in regional and remote areas.
• Deliver vocational and competency-based training programs within scope, time, budget, and quality parameters, balancing limited resources and competing priorities.
• Monitor and evaluate project delivery, addressing risks, interdependencies, and quality to ensure intended outcomes and benefits are realised.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to internal stakeholders on program implementation, navigating varying viewpoints, expectations, and policy changes.
• Analyse and apply national policy developments to resolve complex issues related to training content and delivery.

Key knowledge and experience

• Detailed knowledge of the skills, training and workforce challenges impacting vocational education delivery in the Local Water Utility sector.
• Experience in engaging with local water utility sector stakeholders on training and learning and development.
• Experience in planning and implementing measures to address learning and development issues in the local water utility sector

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualification, or working towards completion of tertiary qualification, in policy, science, engineering, education, learning and development or other relevant discipline and/or demonstrated experience in learning and development, or vocational education and training role
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or similar qualification or experience in the development of vocational and workplace training packages
• NSW Driver’s licence and ability and willingness to travel overnight as required

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Skills and Training Project Officer

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.

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 Sunday 29 June 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ian Davie via [email protected].

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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