Hydrologic/ Hydraulic Modeller (Term up to March 2025)

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeller (Full Time, Term up to March 2025) to join our 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  
• Salary starting from Base $116,524 + Super  
• And so much more! 

What you’ll do: 

• Undertake hydraulic modelling projects using suite of hydraulic models, Mike Flood (Mike 11, Mike 21), HEC-Ras and TUFLOW as per requirement of the projects.
• Use best modelling practice/procedures/guidelines to undertake projects/tasks as required under the guidance of team leads.
• Support effective technical solutions to problems while balancing multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders. 
• Work collaboratively and effectively, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high quality modelling outcomes for assigned projects and tasks.
• Provision of technical advice to internal and external teams, focusing on creating capability and awareness of modelling outputs with a strong focus on client satisfaction. 
• Develop hydrologic/hydraulic modelling tools, database and GIS for hydraulic/hydrologic modelling projects in accordance with project requirements. 
• Develop technical reports to support model build processes and as per business requirements.

What we are looking for:  

• Relevant tertiary qualifications from an Australian educational institution in Hydraulic, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Computational Science or an equivalent/comparable overseas qualification. 
• Demonstrated understanding of hydraulic models, as applied to the preparation of flood management plans, floodplain modelling and river environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency using DHI MIKE Suite (MIKE11, MIKE21 and MIKE FLOOD), HEC-Ras and TUFLOW. Proficiency in hydrologic modelling and linkages with hydraulic modelling outcomes will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in QGIS or ARC GIS and handling of vector and raster data for scientific/engineering applications.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team to meet deadlines and respond productively to changing requirements, and the ability to work independently to define and carry-out specific work goals.
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication including a demonstrated ability to effectively explain complex scientific and modelling issues to colleagues and research/industrial partners.
• Experience or interest in Project Management would be highly regarded.

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.

Who is WaterNSW? 

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: Talent Acquisition Partner Azmine Amer at azmine.amer@waternsw.com.au

Please note applications for this position will close on 03 September 2024.

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