Technical Officer

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) seeks two Technical Officers to join NRAR’s operational technology team in NSW. You will develop, operate and improve technical equipment and data collection systems used in the field, and provide recommendations to support future technology projects.

These roles require travel across NSW, including remote locations, with hybrid work supported and Maitland Office as a base.

Qualifications

• Experience with technologies used in water regulation.
• Background in hydrology or environmental science.
• Ability to deliver tech-based services under timelines and constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop, operate and improve NRAR's operational technologies and data collection equipment.
• Collaborate with frontline teams and investigators in the field.
• Provide advice to management to support future technology projects.

Skills

Hydrometric instrumentation

Extraction metering systems

Survey equipment

Process control devices

Water regulation

Tools

Hardware instrumentation

Job description

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

Role Overview

Our Operational Technology and Design team are seeking to appoint two Technical Officers to join their specialist team responsible for developing, operating and improving the technical equipment, systems and operating standards (being NRAR’s ‘operational technologies’) that NRAR use to collect data (evidence) in the field and to process it. Technical Officers work closely with frontline teams and investigators in the field, undertake administrative tasks as directed, and provide advice and recommendations to management to support the delivery of future technology projects.

Key Information

• Contract type: 1 x Ongoing & 1 x Temporary full-time until 28 th January 2028 (35 hours per week)
• Location: Maitland Office, location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary: relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

About You

• You possess practical experience or familiarity with technologies and equipment relevant to water regulation, such as hydrometric instrumentation, extraction metering systems, survey equipment, and process control devices.
• Your background includes work in water-related domains such as hydrology, hydrometrics, water planning, natural resource management, agriculture, or environmental science, with a demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge in operational contexts.
• You are proficient in delivering technology-based services under constrained timelines and resource limitations, while managing competing priorities.
• You understand how to assess operational requirements and identify fit-for-purpose technology solutions that align with regulatory objectives.
• Your communication skills enable you to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible information for non-technical stakeholders.
• You are capable of balancing field-based data collection and equipment deployment with office-based analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to support the objectives of the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR).

Essential Requirements

• A current NSW Driver's Licence
• Ability to travel to remote locations in NSW
• Willingness to undertake regular travel, including overnight stays in remote locations in NSW

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.

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.

We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone.