Water Regulation Officer, Regional NSW - [Archived Advertisement]

• Five ongoing permanent positions based in Regional NSW
• Fast-paced working environment, interesting project role
• 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 a Water Regulation Officer with NSW DPI Water you will have the opportunity to provide specialist information and advice to clients, staff and other community and government partners on access to water resources and general information regarding licence conditions and compliance.

Your day to day activities will be varied and will include preparing Ministerial and Executive correspondence relating to water licencing matters, investigating breaches of legislation, facilitate and negotiate between affected parties to resolve disputes and objections, preparing submissions on planning matters, as well assessing applications for access to water resources.

You also will employ your excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you liaise with key stakeholders and gather technical data from a variety of sources to effectively achieve agreed outcomes.

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.  When applying for the role, please attach an updated resume plus a ONE PAGE cover letter outlining your suitability and core capabilities for the role (which can be found on the role description). Please note there are no targeted questions required for this role.

Closing Date: 11:55pm 5 March 2017

Enquiries: Vickie Chatfield, Manager Water Regulation Central / FarWest, Primary Industries Monitoring & Investigations at vickie.chatfield@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.