Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
1. Play an active role supporting local government to identify and address flood risks in towns and villages across north west NSW.
2. Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
3. Office location – Dubbo or other regional location required/Hybrid working supported
4. Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,059 to $129,288 + super
Our North West team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Floodplain Officer within a small team working to support local government to undertake flood risk assessments and planning projects.
About You
We are seeking someone who is organised and customer focussed to work with local government organisations throughout north west NSW. Familiarity with the NSW Floodplain Management Program is advantageous.
You will have the skills to develop and maintain professional, cooperative and productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and to encourage engagement and support for effective floodplain management practices.
Essential Requirements
5. Appropriate degree level tertiary qualifications in engineering, geomorphology, environmental science, natural resource management or related discipline.
6. Current NSW Driver’s Licence as the role requires travel.
Who we are
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.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) & BCT’s Private Land Conservation (PLC) Programs
All new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflicts are managed appropriately. In some circumstances this may require divestment of the interest.
The BCT also has restrictions on staff participation in its funded PLC programs. No additional funding, beyond that already agreed to by the BCT, may be sought or approved during time as a BCT employee or for a 12-month period following termination of employment.
The Department is committed to protecting the public interest and public trust in the exercise of its functions. These values, together with transparency and accountability, are integral to the administration of the BOS and PLC programs.
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 22 February 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 Diversity team can assist to:
7. make adjustments to the recruitment process
8. offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks