Marine Planning Lead – NSW Marine Estate

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 227,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW in Sydney is seeking a Manager, Marine Planning to lead day-to-day management of aquatic reserves and deliver strategic projects across the NSW marine estate.

You will engage with government agencies, councils and communities, implement planning, and develop clear communications while monitoring progress and analysing information to connect community perspectives with management outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of natural resource management in the marine estate, particularly NSW marine protected areas, and the ability to interpret relevant legislation and apply government policy.
• Project management skills to plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate on-site and project-based work within agreed timeframes, budgets and quality standards.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports, briefs, contracts, interpretive information, responses to enquiries and digital content, and prepare and deliver presentations for diverse audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, support community engagement and analyse stakeholder feedback to inform planning and management.
• Skills in collecting, analysing, interpreting and reporting information, including scientific research and spatial information, and maintaining useful project records and systems.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of NSW’s marine estate and aquatic reserves by managing day-to-day operations and delivering projects.
• Lead planning, engagement and operational activities; translate stakeholder feedback into insights and communicate clearly.
• Prepare project plans, reports and briefs; respond to enquiries; manage on-site assets; monitor progress and analyse information to connect community perspectives with management outcomes.

Skills

Marine planning

Project management

Legislation interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Community engagement

Data analysis

Current NSW Driver Licence

Job description

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW in Sydney is seeking a Manager, Marine Planning to lead day-to-day management of aquatic reserves and deliver strategic projects across the NSW marine estate.

You will engage with government agencies, councils and communities, implement planning, and develop clear communications while monitoring progress and analysing information to connect community perspectives with management outcomes.