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Form of workOpportunity for a Senior Technical Advisor with water treatment experience to join a highly experienced specialist Technical Advisory and Training team, within the Water Group of Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water, undertaking a wide range of water utilities projects across NSW.
The Senior Technical Advisor provides technical advice to local water utilities (LWUs) across NSW of the technical aspects of water, sewage, and recycled water treatment plants, working in partnership with customers and stakeholders in order to achieve great outcomes for the community. The role provides input and technical review to inform the approval of proposed works, provides technical advice on the operation of treatment systems, and assists in the delivery of technical content of training programs for LWUs and peak industry groups within the LWU operation.
For this role, we are able to offer a Flexible Working Arrangement including working from a choice of office locations around NSW, working remotely and an opportunity to travel throughout regional NSW to support project teams and stakeholders, including councils.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Experience in managing complex and sensitive consultations with diverse stakeholders, within agreed timeframes, given their varying expectations, viewpoints, capability, and interests.
- Experience in maintaining knowledge of current legislative, policy and process requirements relating to treatment of water, recycled Water and sewage.
- Demonstrated ability to actively participate in multi-disciplinary teams and achieve multiple project objectives, given limited resources and tight timeframes, the need to identify project inter-dependencies and balance competing demands and priorities.
- Qualifications in Chemical and/or Process Engineering or similar would be of benefit, as well as demonstrated experience in drinking water treatment process design and operation.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Technical Advisor
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 Thursday 15 February 2024 at 11:55pm.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Josh Tickell, Manager Technical Advisory and Training, Water Group, DCCEEW on mobile 0492 428 007 or [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.
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 [email protected] (please include reference number 533709).
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.
