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Water Regulations Specialist
NSW’s bulk water supplier, river operator and your one-stop shop for licensing, water trades and water information. We supply two thirds of water used in NSW from our 42 dams, rivers and pipelines to regional towns, irrigators, Sydney Water, and local water utilities.
WaterNSW are currently looking for an exceptional communicator with strong customer service, leadership qualities and people skills to join our team as a Water Regulation Specialist.
You will be responsible for managing complex customer queries, assessment and approval requests and complaints, whilst supporting and coaching others within the water regulation team. We supply and seek to improve availability of water that is essential for water users and the communities throughout NSW. We do this by providing efficient and timely services to customers for water licenses and approvals for surface water and groundwater.
Key Responsibilities
- Completing environmental and technical assessments under the legislative framework to make recommendations on applications under the Water Management Act.
- Being a motivated, clear communicator, and to manage your time and workflow
- Providing technical advice and guidance within your team and to our customers on a daily basis to improve their understanding of the regulatory framework for water.
- Being driven to achieve outcomes and thrive in a high-volume work environment where you have clear deadlines and expectations set.
- Working within a team, be able to communicate well virtually with your team and take accountability for your work outputs.
- Being focused, hardworking and committed. You are not interested in issues rather you want to find the solutions that drive results.
Skills and Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in navigating and interpreting legislation and regulatory instruments
- Diploma or degree in relevant discipline, or relevant equivalent industry experience.
- Strong IT skills
- A demonstrated understanding of the principles of sustainable resource management
- Demonstrated understanding of spatial mapping systems
- Experience resolving customer matters to ensure effective outcomes
- Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a busy team environment that includes both office and remote working
- Flexibility to adapt to an everchanging environment
- A current Drivers Licence
In Return
- Permanent role with attractive remuneration package
- Flexible work location across NSW and working options
- A flexible, family friendly workplace
- Diverse and supportive team environment
WaterNSW is committed to the safety of employees and wider community, as such, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of entry to all our workplaces. All applicants will need to meet this condition.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a National Police check and medical check. Any offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance of these checks.
Queries can be directed to: recruitment@waternsw.com.au and the Position Description can be accessed here.
All applications must be lodged via an online application below - emailed applications will not be accepted.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Applications close 13th October 2022
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 13 Oct 2022
- Location:
- NSW
- Salary:
- Attractive remuneration package
- Work Type:
- Full Time
- Category:
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Legal/Compliance
Regulatory Services
Stakeholder Engagement/Management