Job No: WaterNSW2869 Location: Parramatta
Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Hydrologic / Hydraulic Modeller (Full-Time, Max Term) to join our Strategy & Performance, Operating Strategy team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Note: We are looking to have the successful candidate commence with us in late March 2025 on a full-time, max-term basis until end of February 2026 / early March 2026.
Our perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
- Flexible working
- Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Fertility leave
- Yearly corporate wear allowance
- Professional development and educational assistance
- Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location
- Attractive remuneration from $116, 524 base + super
- And so much more!
What you’ll do:
- Undertake hydraulic modelling projects using suite of hydraulic models, MIKE-Flood (MIKE 11, MIKE 21), HEC-RAS and TUFLOW as per requirement of the projects. This is coupled to the need to perform hydrologic modelling using programs like RORB.
- Use best modelling practice, procedures and guidelines in the industry and within WaterNSW to undertake projects/tasks as required under the guidance of team leads
- Develop hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools, database and GIS for hydraulic / hydrologic modelling projects in accordance with project requirements and produce associated Technical Reports
- Update and maintain the new and existing hydraulic models, modelling tools and products used for wide ranging applications in NSW
- Work collaboratively and effectively, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high quality modelling outcomes for assigned projects and tasks
What we are looking for:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications from an Australian educational institution in Hydraulic, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Computational Science or an equivalent/comparable overseas qualification
- Experience and knowledge in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling utilising commercial software packages (e.g. RORB, DHI MIKE Suite (MIKE11, MIKE21 and MIKE-FLOOD), HEC-RAS and TUFLOW)
- Experience and knowledge in GIS utilising commercial software packages (e.g Q-GIS, ArcGIS)
- Experience in technical report writing with a demonstrated ability to effectively explain complex scientific and modelling issues to colleagues, internal/external stakeholders, and research/industrial partners
- Nice to Have: Coding and programming experience (e.g. in Python, R, MATLAB, C++, FORTAN) and/or project management experience
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.
More about our team / culture:
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.
WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.
For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.
Please note applications for this position will close on 19th February 2025, 5:30PM.
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