• Temporary full-time role available for up to 4 years
• Southern NSW location negotiable, Murray or Lower Darling area preferred
• Total remuneration package up to $160,187 inclusive of super and annual leave loading

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Project Officer to manage a team and lead the delivery of infrastructure and capital works projects within our Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM) Program for NSW.

You will be responsible for coordinating and procuring resources, managing budgets and liaising with regional community stakeholders and our NSW and Commonwealth government partners to ensure project deliverables and milestones are met within required timeframes. A key focus of this role will be SDLAM projects occurring in the Darling River system.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role as you will be instrumental in coordinating and engaging with community stakeholders to develop works and measures that promote sustainable water management and environmental outcomes.

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to effectively consult and negotiate with communities
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
• Demonstrated program management excellence
• Sound understanding or the ability to quickly gain a working knowledge of state or federal government processes will be highly valued in this role

 About us

The NSW Department of Industry leads the state government’s contribution to making NSW a place where people want to live and work and businesses choose to invest and grow. Our Water Branch exists to efficiently manage water in NSW with the objective to create a contemporary government water agency focused on planning and policy, regulation, information and insights, and programs and performance.

The SDLAM Program Team delivers 23 infrastructure, rule-based and constraints management programs and projects to support sustainable water management for the Murray-Darling Basin. The water management projects focus on water saving, water supply offsets and improved flow management works across the southern connected Murray Darling Basin.

Applying for this exciting opportunity

Applicants must address their suitability by supplying an updated copy of their resume and a brief cover letter that outlines your relevant skills and experience. Please be sure to address the key accountabilities and capabilities from the role description on your cover letter.

Closing Date: Monday, 28 January 2019 11:55 PM

Enquiries: Kristy Eagles, Manager Executive Recruitment & Strategy at kristy.eagles@industry.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next twelve months.

The NSW Department of Industry is committed to ensuring the sector reflects the NSW community it serves. We promote a flexible and inclusive workplace where staff have access to opportunities and resources at all levels, enabling our team to drive innovation, productivity and the delivery of high-quality services. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background or disability.