Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Catchment Program Coordinator (Full-Time, Max-Term until January 2028) to join our Source Water Protection team.

Reporting to the Source Water Protection Manager, you will coordinate the delivery of catchment programs and projects that support sustainable land and water management outcomes. Working with landholders, local government agencies, industry groups, and community stakeholders, you will build partnerships, manage projects, provide strategic advice, and drive initiatives that protect and enhance WaterNSW's catchments while contributing to a sustainable water future for NSW. This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.

This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.

Location: Parramatta is the preferred location for the position. However, we may be open to considering having the successful candidate based in Warragamba Dam or Nepean Depot.

Our Perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits:

- Versatile working under a 72 hours a fortnight working arrangement
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Fertility leave
- Corporate wear allowance
- Career development and educational assistance
- Salary starting from $137,125 base + 12% super
- And so much more!

What you'll do:





- Develop and implement WaterNSW projects and programs by coordinating internal resources, external stakeholders and contractors to effectively and efficiently achieve outcomes identified in the WaterNSW Source Water Protection Strategy.
- Negotiate with individuals, businesses, industry groups, State and local government agencies and represent WaterNSW at external forums to establish and implement appropriate catchment improvement outcomes.
- Provide analysis, information and advice on budgets, program priorities, implementation, scientific and engineering data and strategic issues to ensure the delivery of assigned projects and advice to management on any emerging issues.
- Liaise with WaterNSW staff and catchment stakeholders to ensure clear and open lines of communication are established and maintained to ensure trust is engendered in key stakeholders.
- Project manage specific Catchment Programs and projects to meet the identified objectives.

What we are looking for:

- Tertiary qualifications in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field and/or relevant experience.




- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of integrated water quality and/or catchment management.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and engage stakeholders, foster strong working relationships and balance the diverse needs, expectations and priorities of multiple stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in the design, planning, and delivery of projects and programs including applied science and policy.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence.
- Nice to Have: Experience in urban storm water and water quality management, and/or in designing incentive programs to achieve environmental outcomes in resource management space.

Please note applications for this position will close on Sunday 27th September 2026, 11.59pm. You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.

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Application contact details

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below: Contact [email protected]

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Application close date

27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

📌 Catchment Program Coordinator (Max-Term until January 2028) (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney