Manager Water Policy and Legislation

**_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 30 June 2026**:

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

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

**_ Lead the transition towards integrated catchment management for NSW_**

The Strategy & Policy Division in the Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a **Manager Water Policy & Legislation** for a fixed-term period to 30 June 2026 to deliver a new Integrated Catchment Management Work Program.

Lead a new team developing effective, evidence-based reform options to address policy and governance challenges to improve water quality and river system health at a catchment scale. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of reform for the health of NSW catchments. The new team led by the Manager Policy & Legislation will deliver recommendations to Government for an enhanced integrated catchment management framework and governance model by June 2026.

Critical to the success of the project will be the ability to coordinate and collaborate with relevant agencies involved with land use planning, water planning and natural resource management in NSW to identify complex policy issues and provide considered, strategic advice and solutions.

In addition to recruiting the new team, preparation of a detailed project delivery plan and setting up appropriate governance arrangements and engagement models are required to support successful project initiation and delivery.

**Key Aspects of the Role**
- Foster strong collaboration and lead stakeholder engagement, consultation and negotiation with key NSW government agencies, other jurisdictions, stakeholders and academic institutions, using transparent, purposeful and inclusive engagement approaches and drawing on extensive stakeholder input undertaken to date
- Critically analyse current water and land-management policy and legislative frameworks to identify effective, relevant, practical, and cost-effective policy solutions and make recommendations that seek to achieve a whole-of-government approach and reduce red tape, where appropriate
- Lead the research, preparation and collation of Cabinet and other submissions, Ministerial briefing papers, correspondence and documents to ensure information is current, accurate and objective.
- Provide strong leadership in management of the team including people, financial and project management responsibilities, collaboratively across the NSW Water Strategy Team.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Water Policy & Legislation

**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 Tuesday 10 September 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._

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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