Executive Director Water Operations And Resilience

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

• Strategic executive role responsible for uplifting performance and capability
• Ongoing Opportunity | Location flexible across NSW
• Band 2 Executive role | TRP commencing from $310,486

Please note that from 1st January 2024, The Water Group will move from NSW Department of Planning and Environment to become part of the new NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (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.
About the Role
The Executive Director, Water Operations and Resilience (ED WO&R) drives performance improvement within DCCEEW Water and across the water sector. The role drives the implementation of key water management functions, supports the water resilience of cities and towns and oversees key regulatory functions. The role leads collaboration with key water sector entities including State Owned Corporations, Local Water Utilities and industry representatives. Leads in the development of a high-performance culture, including a strong service ethic within DPE Water and across the water sector.
Key Challenges

• Oversee and lead the implementation of statutory functions for water management activities, including audits and reviews.
• Drive the policy, regulatory and support functions to improve the performance of State-Owned Corporations, Council's local water utilities plus industry to improve best practice and enhance community confidence in the management of water resources and delivery of services
• Lead programs and projects aimed at increasing resilience of cities and towns across NSW including managing flood mitigation infrastructure, demand management and evidence-based capital investments
• Represent DPE Water in whole-of-Government forums and act as a key point of contact for central agencies on policy and strategic matters related to water management.
• Represent and advise the Deputy Secretary as required, including interfacing with the Minister, their office and others as well as acting as a primary escalation point for urgent, complex or highly sensitive client and operational issues, determining appropriate responses and the need for further escalation to the Deputy Secretary

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in urban water management
• Significant experience managing large and complex resources to achieve key organisational objectives within a water environment

For more information read the full Role Description:
Who we are
The 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 28th January 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Michael Brown via .
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.
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• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

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