Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 690324
Location: 5000 – ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Role:
The Senior Hydrologist is responsible, under limited direction, for the provision of professional hydrological assessments, advice and services. This role works both individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist in the successful delivery of project management and hydrological modelling assessment and advice requirements, and to assist addressing the State’s strategic priorities in relation to the sustainable management of South Australia’s water resources. The incumbent is required to provide advice to other government agencies on matters relating to the planning and management of South Australia’s water resources. The Senior Hydrologist provides guidance and technical direction to other hydrologists within the team.
What can we offer you!
- Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
- Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
- Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
- Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Meaningful and rewarding career.
Contract:
This is a merit pool and successful applicants may be offered a role over the next 12 months based on business needs.
Essential Qualifications:
Tertiary degree in engineering, natural resources, science or equivalent, with emphasis on hydrology.
Relevant post-graduate qualifications are desirable.
Special Conditions:
- May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties.
- Some out of hours work may be required.
- May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel including overnight absences.
- A current Class C drivers licence is desirable.
Remuneration: PO3 ($101,285 min – $107,078 max) p.a.
Enquiries to:
Jason Vanlaarhoven, A/Team Manager, Surface Water
Jason.Vanlaarhoven@sa.gov.au
0403 173 811
Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.
Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.
Please address the Technical, Professional / Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) from the Role Description using headings to outline each criteria.
When responding to ‘experience in collating, documenting and analysing technical information, data and GIS products, including report writing’, please also include any experience you have relating to modelling (inc. packages used).
Please nominate which position/pool you are applying for. For the Surface Water team, there is an immediate need for a PO2 [IW4SA Vacancy Number 690193] and other positions may become available in the future.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to follow the guidance outlined in the Guide for Applicants when preparing their application.
The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.
Applications close: 20/08/2025 11:00 PM
Attachments:
– PO3 Hydrologist – Role Description.pdf
– WSM Guide for Applicants JUL25.pdf
– Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.