Assistant Water Planner

The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.

The Water Group has multiple Assistant Water Planner opportunities, both ongoing and temporary, across our Coastal, Groundwater and Inland Surface Water teams.

The Assistant Water Planner provides planning, research and administrative support to enable the effective delivery of the NSW Government’s water planning processes. The role assists in the development, implementation and review of water plans by coordinating information, preparing documentation, engaging with stakeholders and supporting activities that contribute to sustainable water management outcomes for NSW.

Key accountabilities include:

• Support stakeholder consultation and maintain effective communication networks.
• Assist in developing and implementing water planning activities with agencies and stakeholders.
• Research and analyse water policy and planning issues, contributing to reports, briefs and discussion papers.
• Prepare accurate documentation and advice for Ministerial, Cabinet and departmental requests.
• Support cross-agency collaboration to develop and resolve water management arrangements.
• Track project delivery, maintain records and reporting, and ensure compliance with administrative processes.

• Experience in water related areas such as water planning, natural resource management, environmental science, aquatic ecology, geomorphology, hydrogeology, hydrology, legislation, regulation and policy or equivalent.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Water Planner

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.

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Clare Purtle via clare.purtle@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.  

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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability  
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Ty Brennock via ty.brennock@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0400 231 505 (please mention reference number 550895).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn. 

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Advertised: 28 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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