Program Leader Freshwater Environment

 

Main characteristics

Company

Department of Regional NSW

Employment type

Full time

Category

Government & Defence

Job summary

Temporary, full-time role until 30 June 2023 Located Regional NSW location negotiable Clerk Grade 11/12 Salary from $131,094 plus superannuation

Who is the Department of Regional NSW? Why work for us?

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. We encourage applications from people with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes differences in culture, gender, sexual orientation, language and disability status or other attributes. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

NSW Primary Industries (NSW DPI) within NSW Department of Industry supports the development of profitable primary industries that create a more prosperous NSW and contributes to a better environment through the sustainable use of natural resources.

DPI Fisheries, a Branch of NSW DPI, is responsible for administration of the Fisheries Management Act 1994 and the Marine Estate Management Act 2014. The primary objective of the Fisheries branch is to deliver on expectations relating to both economic growth and careful stewardship of our aquatic resources. The Branch leads NSW fisheries and aquaculture industry management, development and conservation through research, policy and regulatory compliance to foster sustainable and economically viable commercial, recreational and aboriginal fishing and aquaculture sectors. The Branch manages the protection of key fish habitats and marine biodiversity, threatened species, oversees fish stock conservation.

About the Role

The Program Leader Freshwater Environment will lead a team to manage and restore aquatic habitats and fishery resources within the freshwater environments of NSW. This includes providing high level specialist advice on aquatic habitat and fish conservation issues, policies, and operational matters; negotiating and facilitating stakeholder interaction for program and policy development, and; delivering project outcomes and strategic initiatives to meet legislative responsibilities relating to aquatic habitat management in NSW.

These will contribute towards the achievement of positive outcomes for aquatic biodiversity and key fish habitats consistent with the objectives and the statutory requirements of the Fisheries Management Act 1994 and contractual obligations as required.

Key responsibilities for the Program Leader Freshwater Environment role include, but not limited to: Provide high level strategic advice on legislative and policy development to promote improved management of fisheries conservation and aquatic environmental Provide high level leadership and support through analysis, strategic planning, project management, and internal and external stakeholder liaison Build and maintain strategic and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and lead the delivery of projects and/or reforms in natural resource management and aquatic rehabilitation Access resources for project delivery in an environment of changing constraints on financial and human resources Providing high quality, pragmatic, and balanced policy advice on issues such as fisheries conservation, aquatic habitat management and water reform activities

This role will conduct strategic negotiations and resolve conflicts with key stakeholders involved in the sustainable management of fisheries and water resource sharing, and advocate for the conservation of aquatic resources and threatened species at a State and Commonwealth level.

This role reports to the Director Freshwater Environment.

About You

You will be a highly motivated professional with proven project and people management experience. You will have the ability to manage senior stakeholder and client relationships. You will be a strong and confident communicator who can manage competing priorities and interests while maintaining a professional demeanour and can do attitude.

Key knowledge and experience Project management skills and experience in natural resource management and rehabilitation. Extensive experience in policy development and implementation and working across partner agencies to establish productive relationships. Thorough knowledge of natural systems and related management priorities to enhance their long-term resilience. Thorough understanding of the development and implementation of planning and regulatory frameworks for natural resource management

Essential requirements Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in natural resource management, environmental science or public policy Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel

Applying for the Role

Apply by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

Application Closing Date Sunday 31 July 2022, 11:55pm

For further information about this opportunity please contact Cameron Lay at [Apply online] or on 0428 780 060

Please view the role description here.

Additional Information

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.