Climate Risk and Adaptation Specialist
Employer: WaterNSW – Parramatta, NSW, Australia
Ready to make a splash in your career? We're seeking an experienced full‑time, permanent Climate Risk and Adaptation Specialist to join our team and help build a more sustainable future for the state.
Perks and Benefits
* Flexible working
* 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 $156,345 base + 12% super
* And so much more
What You'll Do
* Climate Risk Assessment & Reporting: Deliver our climate risk assessment, report on mitigation and adaptation actions, align with the NSW Climate Risk Ready Guide and licence requirements, and support climate‑related financial disclosures.
* Governance & Compliance: Establish and maintain governance frameworks for climate risk management, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with regulatory and enterprise standards.
* Risk Management: Identify, assess, and ensure climate‑related risks are managed across the organisation; embed mitigation and adaptation strategies into planning and operations; meet our operating licence milestones.
* Climate Risk Management Integration: Integrate climate risk actions with WaterNSW's business and digital strategies, drive continuous improvement, collaborate with industry partners, and build internal capability through training.
* Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder expectations around limited financial and human resources; ensure the organisation remains aligned to Board decisions.
What We Are Looking For
* Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, climate science, engineering, risk management, or related discipline.
* Demonstrated experience delivering climate risk assessments and implementing mitigation/adaptation actions in line with regulatory or enterprise frameworks.
* Experience working with government agencies, industry, and research partners on climate‑related initiatives and familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements.
* Strong understanding of climate risk frameworks, particularly NSW Government's Climate Risk Ready Guide and enterprise risk management principles.
* Experience leading cross‑functional projects or programmes, stakeholder engagement, and reporting to executive or regulatory bodies; ability to translate complex climate risk concepts into actionable insights.
* Current NSW Driver's Licence.
How We Will Support You
At WaterNSW we balance flexibility with business needs. We work hybrid – office and field – and understand that flexibility can be achieved through a condensed work week. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women.
About WaterNSW
WaterNSW operates the state's dams, capturing and storing water and supplying it for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
Contact
For more information or to apply, please send your application to
Applications close on 12th December 2025, 5:00 pm. You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant.
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