| Organisation / Entity: | Water |
| Job category: | EnvironmentalResearch and Analysis |
| Job location: | Statewide |
| Job reference number: | 537263 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | Departmental Professional Officer Grade 2/3 |
| Closing date: | 08/08/2024 – 11:55 PM |
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Permanent ongoing role
- Full-time opportunity – 35 hours per week + flex time
- Any NSW location – regional location encouraged/Hybrid working supported
- Salary ranges from $98,941.00 – $124,258.00 + super + leave loading
Our Surface Water Science team is currently seeking to appoint an Ecohydrologist to contribute to the development and delivery of high priority science research projects and ecological monitoring activities. This work includes data analysis, evaluation and reporting to improve the knowledge and communication of ecological and hydrological impacts for the effective management of water resources.
About You
Our Ecohydrologists are ecologists that specialise in the interactions between water and the environment. They plan and implement aquatic ecological monitoring and research activities on the impacts of water management in NSW. We provide data and information to inform water management decisions and outcomes, and critically analyse, interpret, and communicate results from ecological and hydrological studies to provide reliable and accurate information from which policy can be developed.
You will contribute to the development and implementation of ecological management strategies and the continual improvement of water resource management, participating in single and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver timely water resource management outcomes for NSW.
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in:
- Aquatic ecology, wetland vegetation or ecological monitoring projects
- Working within a collaborative science team with competing and changing priorities
- Managing complex ecological and river flow data and hydrological and ecological models
- Documenting complex workflows and communicating project outcomes
- Utilising analytical technology, such as: GIS, remote sensing imagery, Python, Source and IQQM
- In addition, an understanding of water management in NSW is desirable
Essential Requirements:
- Degree qualifications in aquatic ecology, environmental science, or natural resource management
- Valid driver’s licence and the ability and willingness to travel.
For more information read the full Role Description: Ecohydrologist
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.
An introduction to Water | Water (nsw.gov.au)
The Surface Water Science unit is a team of aquatic ecologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists and water quality scientists. We conduct a diverse range of scientific studies to inform water management decisions and policy development. Examples of some of the studies conducted by the group are available from our Environmental Outcome Monitoring and Research Program reports.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
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 Thursday, 8 August at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Sharon Bowen via sharon.bowen@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 0408 857 640.
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 Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (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 for assistance in applying for a role. Contact our Aboriginal People & Culture team at DPIEAPC@dpie.nsw.gov.au if you need further information or assistance.
