Project Officer, Flood Risk Management - Gosford, Australia - NSW Government -Environment and Heritage Group

NSW Government -Environment and Heritage Group

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Gosford, Australia

1 week ago

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_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._

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2x Temporary full-time opportunity until 30 Jun 2026:

Newcastle, Gosford, Wollongong preferred, flexible working arrangements**:

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Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $97,933 to $108,202 + super

The Department of Planning and Environment is currently seeking to appoint a
Project Officer Floodplain Management to join the flood team within our Environment & Heritage Group division.

The successful applicant will be assisting the NSW community by improving flood risk management across the state.

In this role you will support the delivery of flood related technical and policy advice and projects, the development and management of flood related databases, and support regional staff to work with councils to enable high quality flood studies and flood risk management studies and plans to be delivered within reasonable timeframes.

About You
To be successful in this role, you must display:

Demonstrated knowledge of the processes for understanding and managing flood behaviour to reduce risks to the existing and growing community.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of spatial and aspatial databases and ability to proficiently use related software.
Experience in data collection, analysis and report writing.
Demonstrated knowledge of flood risk management policy and practice including relevant legislation, guidelines and policies.

Essential Requirements

Tertiary Qualifications in Civil / Environmental Engineering (or equivalent) and eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia.
Current Driver License class C and willingness to travel.

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Role Description:
Project Officer Floodplain Management

About Us

The _Department of Planning and Environment_'s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a highperforming, worldclass public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department._

To Apply

Applications close 3rd
September 2023 at 11:55PM.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

provide alternative formats to apply

- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

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