Your new company

This Federal department focusses on policies and programs related to climate change, energy, environmental protection, and water management. The department aims to ensure a sustainable and resilient future for Australia.

Your new role

Join this team in a pivotal role where you’ll shape sustainable water management policies and ensure a resilient future. You’ll develop and manage water use plans, optimise water systems, and monitor water quality. Your work will drive research, support policy development, and advise on key strategies.

You’ll also lead research on water management issues, particularly for First Nations communities, ensuring their values are integrated. Build strong relationships with diverse partners, develop influential policy briefings, and tackle water reform challenges with innovative solutions. Make a tangible impact on water sustainability and reform.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ability to communicate effectively, build and maintain constructive and respectful relationships with First Nations People
• High level research, analysis skills and writing skills, including the ability to articulate complex matters in briefings to a range of internal and external audiences.

• Tertiary qualification in natural resource management, economics, or social sciences relevant to the management of water resources

• Experience working with First Nations groups in cultural and natural resource management, environmental and/or social sciences or related discipline

What you'll get in return

In return, this position offers you:

• A competitive salary
• Joining a great team culture where contractors work collaboratively alongside permanent APS staff
• The opportunity to learn new content and contribute to national policy and programs
• Support throughout the contract

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call or email Julia Townsley on 6112 7616 & Julia.townsley@hays.com.au.

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