Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Full time

Salary from $139,787 to $161,663 plus super

• Enjoy a State-wide leadership position with flexible working arrangements and a commitment to supporting work/life balance
• LOCATION: All of NSW 
• There is an expectation that roles at NSW Public Works will on average attend a workplace or work site 3 or more days per week. Some positions may require more than this average.
• Salary from $139,787 to $161,663 plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

About the role

The role of Principal Infrastructure Planning and Flood Risk is a leader in the Infrastructure Advisory and Program Assurance Directorate within NSW Public Works. The Directorate supports our clients (often State Government agencies and local Government) and our regional delivery teams with strategic services, advice, and assurance across the entire infrastructure project lifecycle. 

The successful candidate will lead, and develop, a team of specialist advisors providing strategic infrastructure planning and floodplain risk management advice for state agencies and across local and state government and contribute to the identification of prioritised and resilient community infrastructure across Regional NSW.

You will:

• Work closely with agencies and regional local government, together with their senior executive to identify infrastructure planning and flood risk management opportunities within their portfolios.
• Work collaboratively across the sector to bring the skills together to meet industry needs in a consistent and standardised way that will ensure effective and proactive infrastructure planning and flood risk services.
• Play a role in projects where several services lines across NSW Public Works are involved.
• Managing positive stakeholder, industry and contractor relationships that are critical for the achievement of commercially viable outcomes for NSW Public Works and stakeholders. Driving NSW Public Works proactively into a lead role across infrastructure planning and flood risk management networks.
• Develop the infrastructure planning and floodplain risk service line in alignment with the NSW Public works strategic plan.

About you

You will be required to build senior key stakeholder relationships and liaise on key issues providing expert, innovative and influential advice in line with business objectives. Bringing enthusiasm and a people centred approach, the role requires a supportive and collaborative style to manage the team and work closely with our clients and the broader NSW Public Works business.

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Qualifications in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, Land-use Planning, Infrastructure Planning, Project Management or extensive relevant experience in a related field.
• Extensive demonstrated experience as project, procurement, contract management lead on complex infrastructure planning and flood risk management projects.
• Have people management experience (including remote management) and portfolio experience, to lead and direct staff to achieve operational outcomes in the infrastructure planning and flood risk area.
• Demonstrable experience in government and/or in private sector consultancy in the delivery of significant projects within the infrastructure planning and flood risk management portfolios.
• Demonstrable experience in the application of innovative thought leadership in the delivery of specialised services.
• High level collaboration, interpersonal and people leadership skills, and experience in a role assisting internal and external clients.
• Demonstrated experience in providing accurate, sound and informative resourcing and business operations advice and support to staff and managers within the business.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to drive to remote locations which may include overnight stays.

If you have the capability to achieve success in this role and are interested in creating a more prosperous NSW, we would love to hear from you

About Us

NSW Public Works (NSWPW) is part of the Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW), supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services. Our work is in the hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and high schools – the real foundations of prosperous communities. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities. We do this by developing solutions that show creativity and grassroots ingenuity, providing impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector, and partnering with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.

In NSW PW offices all over the state, you’ll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent, scrutinise cost and risk, and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances, projects we work on don’t just get done, they become benchmarks others aspire to.

Applying for the role

Apply by submitting a current resume and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role please contact Stuart Landrigan, Director Infrastructure Advisory & Program Assurance at [email protected] .

Closing Date: Monday 10 June 2024 at 11:55pm.

Additional Information

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. 

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to [email protected] or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community.

As part of our team, you will be able to: 

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team. 
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the t

The Department of Regional NSW is the central NSW Government agency for regional NSW. We work to make regional NSW an even better place to live, work, play and invest. We collaborate with regional communities, businesses and government to build stronger primary industries, drive investment and economic development, oversee productive and sustainable land use and natural resources, deliver regional infrastructure and grant programs, and strengthen social cohesion. Department of Regional NSW includes agencies responsible for public works, regional development, soil conservation, primary industries, land use and natural resources, regional infrastructure and grants, and investment attraction.

The Department of Regional NSW is the central NSW Government agency for regional NSW. We work to make regional NSW an even better place to live, work, play and invest. We collaborate with regional communities, businesses and government to build stronger primary industries, drive investment and economic development, oversee productive and sustainable land use and natural resources, deliver regional infrastructure and grant programs, and strengthen social cohesion. Department of Regional NSW includes agencies responsible for public works, regional development, soil conservation, primary industries, land use and natural resources, regional infrastructure and grants, and investment attraction.

Perks and benefits

Flexibility and hybrid working

Parental support programs

Health and wellbeing programs and discounts

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