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

• Temporary full-time opportunities to 30 June 2027
• Location negotiable, 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 Water Planner in a full-time temporary capacity to 30 June 2027, to join the Floodplain Planning team within the Water Planning branch at DCCEEW.

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. The Floodplain Planning team is currently replacing floodplain management plans in the southern Murray-Darling Basin and are seeking a new team member that can contribute to the protection of floodplain health across NSW.

About You

The Senior Water Planner coordinates a range of complex analytic and research activities and projects to provide sound and reliable input to the delivery of the NSW Government’s water management planning process, consistent with the State’s and Commonwealth’s water reform agenda and relevant legislation.

Key aspects of the role will include:

• Provide informed advice and technical services to support the development, negotiation and resolution of water management arrangements;
• Analyse priority issues, initiate research and consultation activities and prepare recommendations to inform the development of water management options, policies and plans;
• Develop and implement strategies for community consultation/communication to support engagement activities;
• Lead and manage projects to address policy or planning issues;
• Prepare advice in the form of briefs, policy and discussion papers on key water management issues to respond to Ministerial, Cabinet or Departmental requests; and,
• Provide input to discussions to facilitate the understanding of water management matters, policies and plans.

Key Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience in water related areas such as floodplain management, water planning, natural resource management, environmental science, aquatic ecology, geomorphology, civil/environmental engineering and hydrology.
• Understanding of the State and Commonwealth Government’s water reform agendas, and legislative and policy requirements regarding water planning.

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

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 Tuesday 29 July 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ellie Randall 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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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [email protected] or contacting Amanda Tantzaris on 02 8275 1128 (please mention reference number 543944).

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