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Careers with us – make a difference in water and energy

The Department of Water and Energy (DWE) offers a wide range of career opportunities covering policy, regulation and advice to government on NSW energy and water supply and demand.

Vacancies

For positions currently available within our Department go to Jobs available at the Department of Water and Energy on the www.jobs.nsw.gov.au website.

DWE employs more than 700 staff across the State in roles such as technical, legal, policy and science specialists, compliance and administration, management, corporate and client service.

We can offer you an exciting and rewarding career path and a superior work environment for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in public administration. The Department offers a Graduate Program for recent university graduates.

The NSW Government employs over 300,000 people and offers great career opportunities. For information and assistance on applying for jobs in the NSW government go to How to apply for a job in NSW Government on the NSW Government's www.jobs.nsw.gov.au website and Getting a job in NSW Government on the NSW Premier's Department website.

For information on pay and conditions and working in the NSW Government go to Working in the NSW Government on the NSW Premier's Department website.

The Department encourages applications from people with a range of different backgrounds and age groups. This diversity contributes to creative thinking and collaborative effort in finding quality solutions.

We encourage you to apply for a position with us when vacancies arise. If you are flexible, willing to adapt to changing government and client expectations and like to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment we would like to hear from you.

For more information please read the Department's Applicant information package (PDF 187KB).