| Organisation / Entity: | Biodiversity Conservation and Science |
| Job category: | EngineeringEnvironmental |
| Job location: | Regional NSW / Goulburn & Southern TablelandsStatewide |
| Job reference number: | 537710 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | Environment Officer Class 9 |
| Closing date: | 18/08/2024 – 11:55 PM |
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.
- Are you an experienced Ecohydrologist with solid technical and leadership skills?
- Are you capable of working with large environmental datasets, spatial analysis, hydrological and hydraulic modelling, or developing ecohydrological models?
- Would you like to use your skills to improve our natural environment?
- Do you work well in a collaborative team?
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Ecohydrologist to join our Environmental Water Planning team to provide technical and modelling support to inform our delivery of large projects across the NSW Murray-Darling Basin.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with staff across DCCEEW and other NSW government agencies to deliver improved river and wetland health outcomes. You will have the opportunity to build your skills in the fields of ecohydrology, spatial data analysis, hydrological and hydraulic modelling and data management while contributing to large scale projects of State significance. You will enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for providing technical leadership to projects and junior staff.
Job Grade / Classification: Environment Officer Class 9 – Salary starting at $116,059 + super
Employment Type: Temporary Full-time (to 31 January with a strong possibility of extension to December 2026)
Location: Flexible within NSW, dependent on experience
About You
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Relevant scientific or engineering qualifications and experience in leading ecohydrological projects.
- A sound understanding of hydrological modelling in the eWater Source platform
- Experience in developing code and coding workflows using R and/or python
- Experience in spatial analysis using GIS software, preferably in a coding environment
- Experience in hydraulic modelling using TUFLOW is highly desirable
- Experience writing technical reports and presenting work to project partners and stakeholders
- Experience working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and organisations to deliver successful projects
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Ecologist
About Us
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.
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 18th August 2024
Should you require further information about the roles please contact Ben Wolfenden on 0410 597 857 or via benjamin.wolfenden@environment.nsw.gov.au
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 https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
