Do you like water resource management to be based on best available information?

Do you have what it takes to guide modelling practice and lead industry?

Can you deliver complex water resource project across Victoria and the Murray Darling Basin?

If the answer is yes then we want you as our Senior Water Resource Modeller.

The Surface Water Assessment and Modelling Team plays a key role in ensuring that decisions about Victoria's surface water resources are supported by the best-available information, surface water assessments and modelling. This new role within the team will provide opportunities for the development of a wide variety of skills, including technical, policy and project management, and opportunities for working across the Victorian water industry and with other Murray-Darling Basin jurisdictions.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Specialist expertise in surface water resource assessment and modelling is mandatory, including experience and proficiency in application of Source modelling software is highly desirable.
• Excellent skills in technical data analysis are highly desirable.
• Experience in technical report writing is highly desirable.
• Experience in the Victorian water supply systems and/or the Murray-Darling Basin is highly desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 23 January 2025.  

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.  

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.