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Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Temporary part-time (21hrs/week) opportunity to 30 September 2026, with possibility of extension
• Office location negotiable across NSW/hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $139,787 to $161,663 + super

The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a Manager, Cabinet and Information Services on a temporary part-time basis to 30 September 2026.
The Manager, Cabinet and Information Services leads the development and delivery of the Water Group’s Cabinet work program, facilitates internal and external consultation and collaboration, and ensures timely, coordinated responses to a wide range of policy and information requests.
About You
The role will manage, coordinate and assist Water Group project and policy teams in the development and delivery of Water Group’s Cabinet work program and other Ministerial works to ensure compliance with governance and quality requirements of Cabinet and other work.
You will manage engagement with Executive, ministerial staff and senior line and central agency staff to understand and respond to the Government’s and the Minister’s policy directions and steward policies through the processes of Cabinet and Parliament. This involves anticipating issues, consequences and managing changes in delivery strategies and timelines across Water’s Cabinet work program. As well as providing effective and accurate policy advice and recommendations on a range of issues relevant to the Water Group in the high-pressure and fast-moving context of Cabinet and Parliamentary processes.
Key accountabilities include:

• Analyse, review and coordinate Water Group comments and input to Cabinet submissions from other areas of the department and external agencies.
• Represent the department at meetings and consultations with wider Government and other key stakeholders, forging strategic relationships to gain effective input and identify concerns to identify issues relating to the development of Cabinet submissions.
• Manage, coordinate and advise on Water Group responses to information access requests such as Government Information (Public Access) process and Third-Party Consultations, and support Standing Order 52 requests and determine and facilitate approvals, for whole of government submissions to Parliamentary, Commonwealth and other inquiries and reviews.
• Manage and coach a small team, developing staff professionally and utilising their skills effectively to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved. Provide issues management and support, responding to emerging and sensitive issues to ensure effective resolution with minimal risk to the Water Group and the Department.

Key Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience in developing and implementing strategic policy in challenging and complex environments.
• Detailed knowledge of the machinery of Government, including Cabinet, Parliament and legislative processes and the ability to understand and interpret a wide variety of legislation.
• Expertise in policy development, implementation and review.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in public sector administration, policy or related discipline and/or equivalent experience in the successful implementation of public sector directives, initiatives and policies.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager, Cabinet and Information Services
Who We Are
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.
To Apply
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.
Applications close Monday 30 September 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Natalie Sommerville via Natalie.sommerville@dpie.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.
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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsws.gov.au or contacting Ty Brennock on 0409 231 515 (please mention reference number 538014).
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