Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Water Management
Environment
Job title Water Resources Planner Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 years
Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Alice Springs, Darwin
Position number 50250023 RTF 320518 Closing 27/04/2025
Contact officer Phillipa Hunter on 08 8999 4647 or
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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
Preparation of integrated catchment scale water allocation plans to manage and ensure the sustainable use of the Territory's
priority water resources, in line with the Water Act 1992.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop, promote, implement and review water allocation plans and associated documents in accordance with the
Northern Territory water regulatory framework.
2. Liaise with multi-disciplinary team of technical experts across the division and department to prepare technical reports
and inform water resource management activities and plans.
3. Contribute to annual water resource reports for priority resources.
4. Develop and document water allocation processes and procedures.
5. Prepare and present technical and planning information to water advisory committees and at community engagement
events to improve understanding of water management in the Territory.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Degree in environmental science, natural resource management or similar tertiary qualification relevant to the key duties
and responsibilities.
2. Knowledge of water resource planning, environmental assessment or relevant processes.
3. Able to translate and simplify complex technical information from multi-disciplinary experts and research to provide clear
advice and recommendations.
4. Proven application of project and program management skills to meet competing demands the deliver outcomes within
defined timeframes.
5. Well-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to effectively
facilitate meetings with a broad range of people.
6. Proven ability to develop and maintain respectful working relationships with team members, other teams, colleagues and
stakeholders.
Desirable
1. Experience in data management and analysis, including manipulation and presentation of data using Excel and Geographic
Information Systems such as ArcGIS or QGIS or similar.
2. Understanding of water resource management principles and regulatory environments relating to water resources.
Further information
This role is suited professional with experience in water planning or natural resource management with initiative and high
capability looking for an interesting and challenging career in water resource management. The role will require a flexible
approach to work and some travel throughout the NT.