• Exciting opportunity to provide technical direction on the delivery of water strategies across Regional NSW
• Ongoing full-time role available based in Parramatta, Newcastle or other NSW location by negotiation
• Generous remuneration package. Starting salary from $124,965 (plus super and annual leave loading)

Our Water Branch is currently seeking a Principal Regional Water Strategist to join their Regional Water Strategies team.

As a Principal Regional Water Strategist you will provide strategic direction, expert advice and mentoring across our water strategy teams on multiple regional-scale water strategies that consider water security, supply reliability, policy, infrastructure and investment. You will also be responsible for liaising with government agencies, water service providers, utilities and community and industry stakeholders in a market sensitive environment to inform strategy outcomes and deliverables. This is a key role that ensures regional communities have a more secure, reliable, cost effective and sustainable water supply into the future.

To learn more about the role, click here to view the role description.

About You
To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience and tertiary qualifications in a water related area such as strategic water planning, water management, water or environmental engineering, or natural resource management
• Strong understanding and familiarity with water management practices in NSW
• Excellent project management skills with proven experience in leading multiple complex initiatives and strategies
• Political nous and the ability to exercise a high level of discretion and judgement
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a politically sensitive environment with challenging workloads and competing demands
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to manage community expectations
• An understanding of hydrological modelling standards and practices in NSW will be highly regarded

About Us
The NSW Department of Industry leads the state government’s contribution to making NSW a place where people want to live and work and businesses choose to invest and grow. Our Water Branch exists to efficiently manage water in NSW with the objective to create a contemporary government water agency focused on planning and policy, regulation, information and insights, and programs and performance.

The Regional Water Strategies program explores future water needs across Regional NSW and develops strategies to manage risks to water reliability and security, ensuring that infrastructure funding and policy solutions maximises water security benefits for the best economic and community outcomes. To learn more about the program, click here.

Applying for the Role
Applicants must address their suitability by supplying an updated copy of their resume and a cover letter that outlines their relevant skills and experience. All applications must be submitted electronically, please go to www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au and search for job reference 499860.

Closing Date: Sunday, 10 February 2019 at 11:55PM
Enquiries: Darcy Moar, Manager Regional Water Strategies on 02 9842 8167 or at darcy.moar@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 committed to ensuring the sector reflects the NSW community it serves. We promote a flexible and inclusive workplace where staff have access to opportunities and resources at all levels, enabling our team to drive innovation, productivity and the delivery of high-quality services. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background or disability.