Project Officer Community Regulation Education - [Archived Advertisement]

• Ongoing permanent position based in Parramatta, Newcastle or Wollongong
• Dynamic team environment, challenging and rewarding work
• Clerk Grade 7-8. Salary package from $90,215 p.a. plus super.

In July 2015, the NSW Government announced the formation of DPI Water, as a Division within the Department of Industry, Primary Industries. This announcement signalled a new direction and transformation for water management in NSW. The formation of DPI Water followed various reviews of the former Office of Water’s functions and how the business can be better structured to manage water in NSW.

The objectives of the DPI Water Division are to create a contemporary government water agency focused on:

• Planning and Policy
• Regulation
• Information and Insights; and
• Program and Performance

As the Project Officer Community Regulation Education with NSW DPI Water, you will have the opportunity to develop evidence based, plain English education resources and programs to raise awareness, understanding and appreciation of voluntary compliance with water regulation in NSW.

Your day to day activities will be varied and will include planning, delivering and evaluating multiple priority education activities, developing and implementing targeted community education projects to promote a better understanding of water legislation and to increase the level of compliance and sustainable water use. You will also contribute to research to improve the effectiveness of education activities.

You will also employ your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop user-centric, accurate, plain English education and communication tools, including web resources, electronic updates, publications, displays and events. Furthermore you will have a focus on sharing and transferring skills and knowledge to staff and stakeholders to support effective communication with the community.

How to apply:
To view the role description and to apply, click here

Prior to applying, applicants are encouraged to find out more about the role with the nominated enquires person. There are TWO targeted questions that must be addressed as part of your application for this role:

1. Describe technology you used in a project and explain how you decided it was appropriate to achieve the project’s objectives.
2. Describe a project you delivered to meet customer needs. What were your considerations when developing your solution?

When applying for the role, please attach an updated resume plus a cover letter (maximum TWO pages) that addresses the targeted questions and outlines your suitability and core capabilities for the role (which can be found on the role description).

Closing Date: 11:55pm, 31 May 2017.

Enquiries: Susan Pucci, Manager Regulatory Reform, Water Regulation on (02) 9842 8507 or at susan.pucci@dpi.nsw.gov.au  

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next twelve months.

The NSW Department of Industry is an inclusive workplace which promotes diversity and encourages flexible working arrangements.