Groundwater Technical Specialist

• Identify and analyse emerging impacts of irrigation on the iconic Victorian Mallee landscape and Murray River
• Play a critical role in Victoria meeting its Basin Plan compliance program in the region
• Enjoy a technically challenging and complex role in a dynamic and engaging work place
• Thrive in a largely-autonomous role, with competitive renumeration of $91,000 - $100,137, negotiable, based on skills and experience.

 Our Profile

The primary role of Mallee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is to facilitate integrated and ecologically sustainable management of natural, cultural, and productive landscapes within the region. 

What you will do:

The Salinity and Irrigation Groundwater Technical Specialist will play a key role in supporting the effective and efficient management of the Mallee CMA’s salinity management programs, functions and services in accordance with the Mallee Regional Catchment Strategy (2022-28) and the Victorian Mallee Irrigation Region Land and Water Management Plan 2020-29.

The successful candidate will work with the existing Salinity and Irrigation team to build sound knowledge in this area and assist with generating and project managing innovative and impactful developments.

A key focus of this role will be managing Victoria’s compliance program for salinity accounting for the region; overseeing works and measures to generate salinity credits; and the implementation of salinity management policies to comply with the Mallee region’s monitoring and reporting obligations.

What we are looking for:

• A highly organised individual who is driven by their love of the landscape. This person will become a key part of our Salinity and Irrigation team and offer valuable insights.
• An experienced professional with a university degree in geology, environmental management, or science discipline, along with a post graduate qualification in groundwater hydrogeology or equivalent.
• Someone with exposure to groundwater modelling/investigation, and/or extensive experience in a similar position.

What we can do for you:

• Provide meaningful opportunities to work collaboratively with renowned specialists across numerous disciplines.
• Offer flexible working arrangements and relocation assistance.
• Provide the benefits of a competitive Enterprise Agreement.
• So much more!

How to take the next step:

The Mallee CMA is an equal opportunity employer.

View the position description and application requirements at www.malleecma.com.au/current-vacancies or email vacancies@malleecma.com.au