Manager Regional Water Strategies

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

• Play a lead role in water resource management throughout NSW
• Temporary full-time opportunity up to 30 June 2024 (possibility of extension)
• Talent pooling for possible future opportunities
• NSW location with hybrid working supported
• Salary ranges from $139,787 to $161,663 plus super and leave loading

Opportunity to play a key role in the management of water resources throughout NSW. You will be part of the high performing and agile Regional Water Strategy Branch, which is part of a large Strategy and Policy Division.
As the Manager Regional Water Strategies, you will lead the delivery, implementation and review of region-scale Water Strategies to determine the best solutions for long-term water resource resilience, including policy, planning and infrastructure solutions. You will lead water strategy research activities and projects and liaise with government agencies, utilities, industry and community stakeholders in a highly sensitive operating environment to ensure strategic direction consistent with the State's water reform agenda and relevant legislation.
About You
To be successful in the role, you must have extensive experience in one or more of the following: policy development, water planning, natural resource management, environmental science, or civil/environmental engineering.
You have extensive experience in managing large strategy projects with multiple components which have required expert advice to inform decision making regarding economic, planning, infrastructure and contextual issues.
You are a leader with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and negotiations given the sensitivities of strategy outcomes, as well as lead multiple complex, sensitive strategic initiatives across government jurisdictions.
Essential Requirements

• NSW Class C Driver Licence (or equivalent) and willingness to undertake overnight travel.

For more information read the full Role Description:
Who We Are
The (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 Kristanne Andersen, Director Regional Water Strategies on mobile 0429 726 732 or email .
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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