Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Planning & Assessment Adviser (Full-Time, Permanent)to join our Environmental Planning, Assessments & Approvals team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Our perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
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Flexible working
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Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreement
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Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
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Fertility leave
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Yearly corporate wear allowance
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Professional development and educational assistance
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Salary Range starting from $131,851 Base + Super
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And so much more!
What you’ll do:
- Ensure professional and technical environmental planning advice and guidance is provided in timely assessment and responses to development and activities under Parts 4 and 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including State Significant Development (SSD) and State Significant Infrastructure (SSI), and/or where WaterNSW is the determining authority, and other legislation as required.
- Provide timely and accurate specialist environmental advice on the appropriate application of the relevant planning provisions to be able to recommend the appropriate determination, conditions and environmental management standards that should apply to WaterNSW developments.
- Ensure WaterNSW’s environmental assessment tools and procedures are current and being applied consistently.
- Ensure professional and technical advice is provided on environmental issues and recommend innovative solutions to ensure effective catchment and water supply infrastructure protection.
What we are looking for:
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Planning/ Science/ Assessment/ Engineering/ Natural Resource Management/ Planning or other relevant discipline.
- Extensive knowledge of the NSW planning and approvals process and legislation as it relates to the assessment of activities, infrastructure projects and development applications.
- Knowledge of the issues, management responses and processes in the areas of water quality and water supply infrastructure protection.
- Relevant demonstrated experience in statutory and environmental planning and assessment.
- High level of technical skills and experience in report writing and project management.
- Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively, building, and managing constructive professional relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit ourWORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities
More about our team/ culture:
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