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

Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage.

- Internal expression of interest
- Senior Environmental Water Planner (Environment Officer Class 11)
- Temporary full time (up to 31 October 2026) prospect
- Office location – Queanbeyan (hybrid working supported)
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $148,339 to $163,480 + super

The Water for the Environment team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Environmental Water Planner to provide high-level technical support and assist environmental water managers in planning and policy development to support the environmental water program. Key work tasks include contributing to the review and remake of Water Sharing Plans for the Southern Muray Darling Basin.

About You

You will have knowledge or experience related to water management, environmental science, or natural resource management, and experience working with legislation, regulation or policy related to these fields. To be successful in the role, you will be a strong communicator, who thrives in a team environment and enjoys collaborative work.

Key knowledge and experience

- Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience in environmental water, river and wetland management, planning and policy including river, floodplain and wetland hydrology and ecology.
- Proven high-level knowledge and understanding of current water, threatened species and biodiversity conservation frameworks, legislation and reforms impacting on rivers and wetlands conservation and management programming.




- Experience negotiating successful resource management outcomes within and between groups representing diverse interests and demonstrated knowledge of the role and responsibility of DCCEEW and other public authorities in water management.

Essential requirements

- Full Drivers’ License
- Capacity and willingness to travel for work

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Environmental Water Planner 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 note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close: Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Matthew Miles via [email protected] or on (02) 6771 6725.

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📌 Senior Environmental Water Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 DCCEEW NSW
📍 New South Wales