Senior Project Officer

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia New South Wales State Full time
Senior Project Officer (Strategic Planning Assurance)

Senior Project Officer (Strategic Planning Assurance)

Job no: 536221
Work type: Ongoing full-time
Location: All of NSW, Newcastle, Sydney
Categories: Project Management, Project Support

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Ensuring sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

  • Lead the end-to-end assessment process for the department's Strategic Planning Assurance program for local water utilities
  • Permanent full-time opportunity
  • NSW location, negotiable - regional location encouraged/Hybrid working supported
  • Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,211 to $128,061 + super
Our Water Operations team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer (Strategic Planning Assurance) to continue to develop, implement, maintain and operate the processes required to effectively manage DCCEEW Water's regulatory and assurance functions defined in the Regulatory and assurance framework for local water utilities. The role ensures effective communication with local water utilities throughout the assessment and review process including publicly publishing assessment registers and departmental decisions, working in partnership with customers and stakeholders to achieve great outcomes for the community.

About You

As a Senior Project Officer, you will manage the receipt of regulatory and assurance assessments and advise the Manager Regulatory Assessments of the resource requirements to deliver the in-hand assessments within the required timeframes.

You will also:
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external technical experts to facilitate the assessment of documentation submitted by local water utilities against the relevant assessment criteria.
  • Provide procedural advice on legislation, regulations, rules, and guidelines to a range of stakeholders including staff, local water utilities and consultants.
  • Monitor the assessment process and escalate issues and risks to the relevant managers, ensuring effective case management and meeting of performance targets.
Candidates that have knowledge and experience in strategic planning processes and/or the governance, systems and processes of (local) water utilities are generally well suited to this position.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer (Strategic Planning Assurance)

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 Sunday, 23rd June 2024 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Nicholas Sutton via or on

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 (please include reference number).

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Advertised: 05 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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