Principal Policy Officer

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Water Full time

_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_:

  • Working to protect the state's environment and heritage._
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Temporary full-time opportunity to June 2025, with possibility of extension:


  • Office location negotiable across NSW, with hybrid/WFH working supported:
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Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $139,787 to $161,663 + super


The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.


About You


Lead the Department's strategic coordination of major water utility investment activities to ensure climate resilient and affordable urban water services in Greater Sydney and the Lower Hunter.


The role will also provide analysis and review of service outcomes and regulatory mechanisms that underpin the provision of water services to ensure that they deliver on their objectives and are aligned with strategy and policy settings, and provide information and advice to ensure that key internal and external stakeholders consider a broader range of issues and factors as part of investment decisions.


Knowledge & Experience

  • Excellent knowledge of the processes of the NSW Government.
  • Sound knowledge of the regulatory, financial and operational settings for NSW State-Owned Corporations/major water utilities.
  • Demonstrated experience in coordination and collaboration to resolve complex policy issues involving multiple external and internal stakeholders to deliver quality results.

Essential Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in public sector administration, policy, economics, engineering, or related discipline and/or equivalent experience in the successful implementation of public sector directives, initiatives and policies.
For more information read the full Role Description
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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

Applications close 17 June 2024 at 11:55PM.

  • 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


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.

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