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

Our Water Operations team is seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer - Metering to support the Water Group of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As the Senior Project Officer - Metering, you will manage and coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of complex non-urban water metering and measurement projects to support the delivery of NSW's non-urban metering and floodplain harvesting measurement policy.

To find out more about what we do, see Floodplain Harvesting Measurement and NSW Non-Urban Water Metering.

• Full-time opportunity - 35 hours per week + FlexTime.
• Salary ranges from $120,859 to $133,183 + super + leave loading.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have demonstrated experience in managing and analysing systems and methods for recording, measuring and monitoring non-urban water extraction.

As an experienced project or program manager, you will have a strong track record of delivering projects on time, meeting milestones and standards, and staying within budget. This includes managing multiple, often complex and interconnected projects.

As a confident communicator with effective verbal and written skills, you will have the ability to manage consultations with diverse stakeholders, within agreed timelines, balancing varying expectations, viewpoints and interests.

Experience working in the water industry or natural resources sector is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to have a physical presence in Dubbo/Narrabri and travel for work occasionally within the region.

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.

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.

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.