Job Principal Estuary Specialist, Canberra City

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Open to any East Coast NSW office location - hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $157,569 to $161,034 + Super

DCCEEW is currently seeking to appoint a Principal Estuary Specialist to lead the coordination and delivery of high-impact coastal programs and projects across NSW. In this role, you will contribute to the development of state-wide technical guidance on estuary management. Providing expert technical and policy advice to the NSW Government, agency staff, local councils and other stakeholders on estuary processes, estuary management and coastal hazards and risks.

As a technical expert within the Marine, Coastal Estuaries and Floods Team the role supports assessment of estuaries health and coastal hazards to assist coastal communities, local councils and other agencies to manage risk to the coastal environment and adapt to climate change.

About You

You are a highly experienced coastal and estuarine specialist with a strong foundation in marine science, coastal engineering, or a related field. You bring expert knowledge of estuary processes, coastal hazards, and environmental risk management, along with a proven ability to translate complex technical data into strategic advice and practical policy solutions. Passionate about protecting coastal environments and supporting communities to adapt to climate change, you have led the design and implementation of estuary and coastal management projects and programs across diverse regions.

Key knowledge and experience

• Expert knowledge of coastal and estuary processes and coastal management approaches.
• Comprehensive understanding of coastal legislation and related policies and ability to interpret to others.
• Tertiary qualifications in marine and environmental science, civil engineering or related field.

For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Estuary Specialist and go to the Coastal management website.

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About Us

DCCEEWs vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organization that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

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 13th August 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Bruce Coates via Write to the company or on 4927 3104.

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Write to the company (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.