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SalaryDo you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Office location – Flexible/Hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,059 to $129,288 + super
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Policy Officer to join our Water for the Environment Branch.
The Senior Policy Officer manages or contributes to policy development and reform projects, conducts evaluations, provides written and verbal advice on complex and emerging policy matters and leads negotiations with a range of stakeholders.
Biodiversity and Conservation group supports the Minister and DCCEEW by leading the development of strategic policy, influencing whole-of-government and national policy formation, and providing policy advice.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- experience with legislation review and regulatory reform processes, or a demonstrated ability to acquire relevant knowledge quickly.
- an ability to analyse complex policy issues, develop solutions and present ideas in a clear and concise manner.
- experience preparing discussion papers, briefs and submissions based on appropriate factual evidence and research, to contribute to the development of policies and advice.
- tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Policy Officer
For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.
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 3rd March 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Stefan Kraus via ************@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 0499 488 ***.
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).
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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