Senior Manager Flood Program

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Environment Officer Class 14 - Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $173,121 to $191,993 + super

Our Conservation Programs, Heritage and Regulation team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Manager Flood Program to lead the delivery of the Urban Flood Risk Management Program across NSW. This role sits within the Marine, Coast, Estuary and Flood team and is responsible for overseeing operational policy, technical support, and coordination of regional flood program delivery.

You'll manage a team providing strategic oversight and policy advice on the NSW Urban Flood Program, ensuring a consistent, state-wide approach to floodplain management. The role involves working closely with planning, emergency services and local government to support flood risk reduction and build community resilience. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on delivering practical solutions and continuous improvement in flood program outcomes.

About You

You bring deep experience in floodplain management, environmental planning, or water-related programs, with a solid understanding of how government policy and operational delivery intersect. You've led multidisciplinary teams and worked across regional and state contexts, providing technical guidance and strategic direction to support flood risk reduction. Your ability to interpret complex data, develop practical solutions, and manage program delivery makes you a trusted advisor to both internal teams and external stakeholders.

You're a collaborative leader who builds strong relationships with councils, emergency services, and other government agencies. You communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, and bring a calm, solutions-focused approach to complex challenges. You're comfortable navigating policy, budgets and performance targets, and you're committed to delivering programs that improve community resilience and environmental outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience
• Current NSW driver's licence and ability and willingness to travel throughout the state when required

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager Flood Program

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.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Michelle Fletcher via

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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