Senior Water Regulation Officer

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

Use your strategy and regulatory experience to contribute to sustainable water management for the environment and communities of NSW

• Two temporary opportunities - 6 months and 12 months, with possibility of extension
• Plus creation of a Talent Pool for future opportunities
• Full-time at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Located in Newcastle, Parramatta or NSW office location by negotiation with hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super

Opportunity to join the Water Group in our Licensing and Approvals team who are seeking to appoint a Senior Water Regulation Officer to plan, undertake and monitor complex and/or sensitive licensing and approval-related projects and programs to ensure outcomes are consistent and compatible with statewide departmental standards.

This role also co-ordinates inspections, assessments and determinations of applications for activities requiring a licence or approval, as well as co-ordinating and leading stakeholder engagement forums to provide specialist information to water users, staff and other community and government partners.

About You

To be successful in the role you will have experience in applying legislation, policies, procedures and other regulatory instruments relevant to licensing and approvals, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the aims and principles of sustainable natural resource management especially with respect to flood works and Floodplain Management Plans

As a subject matter expert , you will have the demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple licensing and approval activities in accordance the water management legislation, policy and procedures to protect natural resources access and community access rights to water, and undertaking information sharing activities to increase customer and community understanding of water resource legislation and policy frameworks.

You have strong collaboration skills, supporting and facilitating information sharing and education across DCCEEW Water, NRAR and WaterNSW teams by transferring and sharing knowledge and skills, as well as providing mentoring and building the capability of your peers.

You are experienced in maintaining an effective, efficient, transparent and accountable service, and delivering agreed outcomes in a high workload environment to maintain public confidence in the applications of the water management regulations.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Water Regulation Officer

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.

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.

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 Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kerry Lee, Manager Licensing and Approvals, Operations Division, Water Group via email

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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