Rivers & Wetlands Environmental Water Assistant

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Queanbeyan-Palerang; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking an Assistant Environmental Water Management Officer in Queanbeyan with hybrid working. You will contribute to planning, implementing and monitoring environmental water programs across NSW to protect rivers, wetlands and floodplains.

Working with internal teams, landholders and government agencies, you will analyse data, prepare reports, and support environmental watering plans while coordinating meetings of

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in water, river and wetland management and planning, including the hydrology and/or ecology of rivers, floodplains and wetlands.
• Knowledge of relevant water, threatened species and biodiversity conservation legislation and policies, including the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple stakeholders, including landholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and monitor water management initiatives that protect rivers, wetlands and floodplains.
• Support environmental watering plans and field-based monitoring activities.
• Analyse data and prepare reports and briefings to inform decision-making.
• Coordinate and support the environmental water advisory group meetings and papers.

Skills

Water management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Environmental monitoring

Education

Biological sciences / natural resource management degree

Job description

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking an Assistant Environmental Water Management Officer in Queanbeyan with hybrid working. You will contribute to planning, implementing and monitoring environmental water programs across NSW to protect rivers, wetlands and floodplains.

Working with internal teams, landholders and government agencies, you will analyse data, prepare reports, and support environmental watering plans while coordinating meetings of