Senior Technical Operations Advisor

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Join a highly impactful team where you'll use your technical expertise to improve water quality outcomes, strengthen regional council capability, and help deliver safe, reliable water services to communities across NSW.
• Temporary (Up to 30 June 2028) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

Our Water Operations & Resilience team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Technical Operations Advisor.

As a Senior Technical Operations Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting Local Water Utilities (LWUs) across regional NSW to deliver safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services. Working within the Advanced Operational Support team, you will lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio of technical and strategic projects focused on improving treatment plant performance, reducing operational risk, enhancing compliance, and building capability within council operations.

The role offers a highly collaborative environment where you will partner with water industry specialists, regional stakeholders, local councils and government agencies, providing expert advice, conducting on-site operational assessments, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that create positive outcomes for communities across NSW. The team values technical excellence, knowledge sharing, innovation and strong stakeholder relationships, providing the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the sustainable management of water resources throughout the state

• Demonstrated experience in water and wastewater treatment operations, with strong knowledge of treatment processes, drinking water quality standards, environmental compliance, operational risk management and best-practice water industry operations.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects from planning through to implementation, including governance, procurement, contract management, risk mitigation, performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong technical advisory and problem-solving skills, with experience conducting operational assessments, analysing data, identifying process improvements and developing practical, evidence-based solutions to complex challenges.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and translate complex technical information into practical advice for councils, utilities, government agencies and other stakeholders.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach, supported by high levels of accountability, integrity and professionalism, with relevant qualifications in engineering, environmental science, water operations, chemistry or a related discipline highly regarded.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Technical Operations Advisor

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 note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jane Shepherd via jane.shepherd@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0418634039.

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 Celia Luis on 02 4904 2746 (please mention reference number 551019).

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: 30 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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