Senior Natural Resource Officer FM

at  NSW Environment and Heritage Group

DO YOU WANT YOUR WORK TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Apply your specialist water engineering skills to make a real difference to flood risk management in South East NSW
• Be part of a friendly multi-disciplinary team of experts in floodplain, coastal and estuary management
• Temporary (Up to 28 January 2026) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
• Wollongong Office location and hybrid working is supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,094 to $128,059 + super

Our Water, Floods & Coast team (South East Branch, BCD) is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Natural Resource Officer (Floodplain Management) to support delivery of the NSW Floodplain Management Program.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary Qualifications in Civil / Environmental Engineering (or equivalent) and eligible for membership of Engineers Australia.
• Current driver’s licence (Class C)
  Further information about the NSW Floodplain Management Program can be found at:
  Floodplain Management Program | NSW Environment and Heritage
  For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Natural Resource Officer (Floodplain Management)
  For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

DCCEEW – BCS is the lead agency in delivering the NSW Flood Risk Management Program to local government councils and provide expert technical and policy advice regarding land-use planning processes, particularly in relation to the NSW Government’s Flood Prone Land Policy as set out in the Flood Risk Management Manual and the NSW Coastal Management framework.
The Senior Floodplain Officer supports the delivery of the NSW Floodplain Management Program through technical and financial support to councils and specialist advisory support throughout government on the management flood risk and waterway health. This includes the delivery of grant funded studies and plans.

The role involves:

• Providing specialist advice on floodplain and waterway health management for inclusion in responses to environmental planning and assessment matters and contributes to region-wide strategies as required.
• Maintaining a high level of technical expertise in floodplain risk management, relevant technology and translating this into high quality projects and strategies.
• Working as part of a team of floodplain, coastal and estuary management specialists, fostering a collaborative approach with agencies and stakeholders to natural hazard and waterway health management in the South East Region.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Sound knowledge of floodplain risk assessment methods and floodplain management strategies;
• Sound knowledge of the Government’s Flood Prone Land Policy, Flood Risk Management Manual and related guidelines and legislation;
• Understanding and experience in the application of hydrological and hydraulic models in analysing flood behaviour and flood hazards;
• An understanding of the application of NSW Government policy related to the application of flood risk in land use planning.
• Great communication and project management skills