AddressDo you want your work to make a difference for NSW?Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Sydney or NSW location with hybrid working from home and office
- Salary range of $93,295 to $102,941 plus super and leave loading
Exciting opportunity to join a small team of policy professionals, working in a fast paced, dynamic environment, directly shaping water policy reforms for sustainable water for cities and towns throughout NSW.
About the Role
As the Assistant Policy Officer, you will undertake a range of research, analysis and administrative activities to support the development of water policy, strategy and general advice that informs recommendations to Departmental Executives and the Minister.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have experience in delivering multiple strategic, analytical and research activities within agreed standards and objectives, given tight deadlines and competing demands and priorities.
Essential requirements
• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline
For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Policy Officer – Urban Water
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 18 February 2024 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Zahra Anver, Director Urban Water Strategy Policy and Programs, Water Group, DCCEEW on 0458 428 *** or ***********@planning.nsw.gov.au.
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on *********@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number 533838).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
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