Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Water Resources Specialist (Full-Time, 12-Month Term) to join our Strategy & Performance team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Our perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
Flexible working
Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertility leave
Yearly corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
Attractive remuneration starting from $150,332 base + super
And so much more!
What you’ll do:
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field of science, engineering, or related disciplines (e.g. mathematics, statistics, data science)
Demonstrated extensive experience in the development & application of large-scale numerical models for catchment, streams or water supply systems
Extensive knowledge & experience in the use of large data sets for modelling, analytics, and advice, with an understanding of collection, storage, and curation of hydrological, hydrometric and water quality data.
Well-developed knowledge of climate change impacts and technical application of climate & hydrologic modelling and associated implications for the water industry
Experience in provision of technical and strategic advice to internal & external stakeholders and to inform business decision-making
Good to Have: Experience in coding using Python, R or equivalent and/or experience with hydrodynamic / hydraulic modelling, catchment water quality modelling
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.
More about our team / culture:
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.
WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.
For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.
Please note applications for this position will close on 2nd March 2025, 5.30PM.
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