Local recruitment: Senior Hydrologist

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Temporary role to 28 February 2026
• Full-time opportunity – 35 hours per week + FlexTime
• Parramatta office location – regional location also encouraged/Hybrid working supported
• Salary ranges from $129,331.00 to $139,787.00 + super + leave loading

Our Water Allocations team is currently looking for a Senior Hydrologist! This is an exciting opportunity to be a senior member of the team that allocates water in NSW. You will be playing a key role in assessing water availability, determining allocations and routinely publishing water allocation statements in timely and accurate manner. You will also recommend supplementary access events wherever applicable. Water allocation is determined as per the rules of the respective water sharing plans. If you love the challenge of implementing the plan rules and assisting the water resource management for the state, we would like to hear from you.

As a Senior Hydrologist you will provide technical advice on implementation strategies where water resource sharing and water allocation are relevant.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have

• Knowledge in one or more of the following hydrologic disciplines: water resources management, water allocation, hydrology, time series statistics, and or open channel hydraulics.
• Experience in assessing hydrologic datasets, data analysis and preparing outputs for water resource management requirements.
• Experience in effectively communicating complex technical concepts in plain English to executives, inter disciplinary professionals and/or to public.
• Knowledge of the NSW Government’s water resource management agenda.

Essential Requirements

• Degree level qualifications in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Science, or a related discipline covering the subject Hydrology. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Hydrologist

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.

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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
• a maximum 2-page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role (including how you meet the degree qualification criteria and its relevance to hydrology)

Applications close at 11:55PM on Tuesday, 20 August.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Shahadat Chowdhury via shahadat.chowdhury@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 02 8838 7842.

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.