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Agency Department of Environment, Parks and Work unit Water Management

Water Security

Job title Assistant Director Water Management Designation Senior Professional Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Palmerston

Position number 42398 RTF 306686 Closing 22/10/2024

Contact officer Phillipa Hunter, Director Water Management on 08 8999 4647 or Phillipa Hunter@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://depws.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=306686

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide expert advice and direction to water resource management programs, projects, and planning to ensure to optimise

outcomes to deliver the Northern Territory Government, the Department and the Divisions strategic objectives and

priorities.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead critical evidence-based advice on water resource management through the development, declaration,

implementation, and review water allocation plans and management tools through the legislation and policy.

2. Develop and manage water management policies, procedures and processes.

3. Deliver the division’s engagement and science communication programs to build productive stakeholder relationships

and enhance community awareness of the Territory’s water resource management.

4. Deliver and support strategic projects, science programs and water management activities that promote collaboration,

improve water resource understanding and increase organisational efficiency.

5. Proactively work across multi-disciplinary teams to support the implementation of water management activities.

6. Provide leadership and support to the planning team and Director of water management.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Degree in natural resource management, or similar relevant Tertiary qualification relevant to the key duties and

responsibilities.

2. Extensive experience in the management and delivery of natural resources planning processes, particularly knowledge

of National Water Initiative and industry best practice principles related to water planning or equivalent.

3. Strong project management skills with the proven ability to manage multiple projects within budget and timeframes

independently and deliver to statutory timelines.

4. Ability to confidently select applicable scientific data to communicate to a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders.

5. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills in a complex and politically sensitive environment.

6. Experience in leading a team and managing individual and team performance.

7. Capacity to work outside of normal work hours, including regional and remote travel, and holding a drivers licence.

Desirable

1. Understanding and appreciation of the environmental, social and economic policies and priorities of the Northern

Territory.