Principal Policy Officer Murray Darling Basin

4 days ago


Sydney, 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._
- **Temporary full-time opportunity to October 2026**:

- **Office location negotiable across NSW, hybrid/WFH working supported**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $139,787 to $161,663+ super**

Our Water Strategies & Policy division is currently seeking to appoint a **Principal Policy Officer (Murray Darling Basin) **on a fixed term basis to October 2026.

Lead a team in the formulation of NSW water management policy and associated implementation strategy to support Commonwealth led water reforms in the Murray-Darling Basin, and position NSW as lead in negotiations with other state and federal government agencies.

**About You**

In this role you will lead problem identification, evidence collation, policy development and options analysis, identification of success measures and evaluation strategies, and strategic planning to support the implementation of effective water reforms for the Murray-Darling Basin.

You will thrive in a busy environment, with often short timeframes on deliverables. Your style will be flexible, agile, with the ability to manage competing demands.

You will also provide expert policy advice and insight to support the Minister and senior executive in negotiations across inter-jurisdictional committees and assist the passage of policy and related documents through cabinet and parliamentary processes; as well as promote key principles and direction across the broader Water group and NSW government.

For more information read the full Role Description**:Principal Policy Officer (Murray Darling Basin)**

**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 14 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

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