Water Planning & Delivery Officer North (Dubbo, Goondiwindi, Narrabri, Tamworth)

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Water Planning & Delivery Officer North (Full-Time, Permanent) to join our Water Planning & Delivery Northern NSW team.

As a Water Planning & Delivery Officer North, you will play a pivotal role to drive the planning and delivery of water operations that support customers, communities and the environment. You'll develop seasonal operating strategies, assess water resource availability, provide trusted advice and reporting to stakeholders, and ensure safe, efficient and sustainable water management. This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.

Location: Tamworth (preferred), but open to considering having the successful candidate to be based in any regional offices in Northern NSW where we have an office. For example: Dubbo, Goondiwindi, Narrabri.

Our Perks and Benefits

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits:

• Flexible working
• Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fertility leave
• Corporate wear allowance
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Salary starting from $112,408 base + super
• And so much more!

What you’ll do

• Implement daily system operations, to meet customer needs and business performance indicators in terms of both quantity and quality in line with requirements of Works Approvals, Water Sharing Plans, supply agreements and other regulatory obligations in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Operate or direct the operation of water infrastructure in line with operating protocols to maximise the efficient and continuous delivery of water to customers including during droughts.
• Operate or direct the operations of water infrastructure during significant inflow events (including floods and water quality) in line with approved operating protocols to minimise risk to assets and the downstream environment.
• Deliver assigned projects including water portfolio responsibilities in a way that is consistent with regulatory requirements that add value to customers and stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge as directed of supply system operation plans and protocols to ensure the coordinated water delivery service meets water quality and quantity needs of customers, stakeholders and regulators.

What we are looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related field, or equivalent level of operational experience, with intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement practical strategies, policies, procedures and tools for water delivery, flood and water quality emergency management.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, customers and regulators.
• Proven experience in working within a team environment to achieve corporate and business unit objectives and improve operational performance.
• Experienced communicator, negotiator, problem solver and networker.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and able to work on weekend roster / overnight shifts as required
• Nice to Have: Experience with the use of hydrological and/or hydraulic models.

How we will support you

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals. When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

Who we are

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.

We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering.

Our commitment & culture

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public. WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.

For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on ***email_hidden***.

Please note applications for this position will close on Monday 27th July 2026, 11:59PM.

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