Job no: 497371
Work type: Maximum Term Full Time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Commercial Operations
- Help operationalise one of the most sophisticated hydrologic forecasting systems in the country
- Provide hydrographic data advice to support real-time hydro power dispatch
- Work in a friendly team that prioritises flexibility
Salary range $113,448 – $131,517 plus super
At Hydro Tasmania, we’re leaders in renewable energy, powering Australia with clean hydropower. We really care about making a difference for better, but it’s a big job and we can’t do it alone. Which is right where you come in.
Hydro Tasmania supports applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements, even in ways we have not thought of. Our merit based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace.
About You:
You’re a couple of years into your career and ready for a new challenge. We are keen to hear from people with a broad range of experience with hydrological or mathematical backgrounds. Your experience will also include:
- Strong coding and analytical skills
- Background in computational modelling
- Hydrologic modelling
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work well in a team
- Skills in hydrologic forecasting, Delft-FEWS, python coding and matlab coding are highly desired
Even if you don’t meet these criteria 100%, we still want to hear from you!
About the role:
Over the past few years Hydro Tasmania has been implementing one of the most sophisticated hydrologic forecasting systems in the country. This system produces inflow forecast ensembles on two timeframes medium term and outlook as well as supports power station dispatch, system optimisation and dam safety management amongst other things. In this position you will play a key role in assisting the business with operationalising the system and integrating it with new and existing business processes. You will work closely with hydrographic data experts, portfolio optimisation modellers, generation controllers and dam safety engineers to achieve this.
This is for a fixed-term, 2-year contract position. Further information can be found on the attached Position Description: 
PD – Commercial – Hydrologist – HT4.pdf
What you’ll get back
This is an opportunity to grow your career and redefine your role in tomorrow’s industry landscape. We offer truly flexible work that suits you, a competitive remuneration package, and the rare opportunity to play a role in Australia’s renewable energy transformation while enjoying the – lifestyle Tasmania has to offer.
Hydro Tasmania is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and the great work we do through our Work180 page: Hydro Tasmania group | WORK180 Endorsed Employer
If you want to make a difference for better
Please attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you will bring as soon as possible. We will be running an agile recruitment process and will engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.
Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
Advertised: 02 Aug 2024 Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close:
