CareerPlan

Water Planner

AustraliaFull-time$117k2026-10-31 → 2026-10-30
HybridCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Shape the future of water management in NSW by delivering sustainable outcomes that balance environmental, community and industry needs.

Role type

Water Planner (Policy & Project Coordination)

Builds

Water management plans, policy advice, and project delivery for NSW Government

Domain

Water resources management, environmental policy, natural resource management

Required skills

Project management, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, data interpretation, report writing, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, aquatic ecology, or geomorphology; knowledge of governance processes

Technologies

Project management tools, reporting frameworks

Responsibilities

Develop water management plans, provide evidence-based advice on complex water policy matters, coordinate inputs from technical specialists, support stakeholder engagement and consultation processes, prepare briefs and reports

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC