CareerPlan

Water Planner

Parramatta, New South WalesFull-time$117k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-12
HybridNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Shape the future of water management in NSW by developing sustainable management plans and providing evidence-based advice on complex water policy and planning matters.

Role type

Water Planner (Policy & Planning)

Builds

Water management plans, policy briefs, reports, and communications materials for government agencies, communities, and industry.

Domain

Water resources management, environmental policy, natural resource management

Required skills

Water management, natural resource management, environmental science, hydrology, hydrogeology, aquatic ecology, geomorphology, policy analysis, project management, stakeholder engagement, data interpretation, report writing

Preferred skills

Project management tools, governance processes, reporting frameworks

Responsibilities

Develop and review water management arrangements, coordinate inputs from technical specialists, support stakeholder engagement and consultation, prepare briefs and reports, manage project milestones and deliverables.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC