Senior Programs Officer, Environmental Water

Current Jobs; Queanbeyan; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Senior Programs Officer, Environmental Water to deliver expert advice and support for environmental water initiatives across NSW. The role offers hybrid work and relocation flexibility to support delivery of strategic programs.

You will develop strategies, frameworks and guidelines, support data-driven decision making with thorough reporting, and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to improve

Qualifications

• Experience delivering programs, projects or policy in a complex environment.
• Strong data collection, interpretation and presentation for evidence-based decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across government, industry and communities.
• Experience producing high-quality briefings, reports, and governance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and program support for environmental water initiatives across NSW.
• Contribute to strategy development, frameworks, plans and guidelines.
• Support data analysis and reporting to enable evidence-based decisions.
• Drive governance, program management and stakeholder engagement to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Program management

Analytical skills

Communication & engagement

Governance & reporting

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Play a key role in shaping environmental water strategies and programs that deliver lasting benefits for rivers, wetlands, ecosystems and communities across NSW.
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Queanbeyan NSW Office location or upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Environment Officer Class 9
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $128,052 to $142,649 + super

Our Water for the Environment team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Programs Officer, Environmental Water to provide expert advice and program support that contributes to the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of environmental water initiatives across NSW. This role offers an opportunity to work on strategic projects that help protect and restore river and wetland ecosystems while supporting sustainable water management outcomes.

As a Senior Programs Officer, you will contribute to the development of strategies, frameworks, plans and guidelines, support evidence-based decision making through data analysis and reporting, and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to deliver program outcomes. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help drive effective governance, program management and stakeholder engagement activities that support the successful delivery of the Water for the Environment program.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in program, project or policy delivery, with the ability to manage priorities and contribute to strategic outcomes in a complex environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience collecting, interpreting and presenting data to support evidence-based decision making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across government, industry, community and environmental sectors.
• Experience preparing high-quality briefings, reports, plans and advice, with a strong focus on governance, compliance and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative and proactive professional with an interest in environmental water management and a passion for delivering positive environmental outcomes across NSW.

Essential Requirements

• Current driver's licence
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Programs Officer Environmental Water

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

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)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and 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 conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

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 Wednesday, 9th September 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Luke Kidd – Senior Manager Portfolio & Programs via [e-mail].

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 goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [e-mail] or contacting Stacey Cooper on 02 9585 6811 (please mention reference number 551777).

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Role Description

Advertised: 26 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time