Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 634304
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Department and Branch

The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) leads the way in conserving, sustaining, and creating prosperity for South Australia. We influence government decisions and deliver high-quality policy, programs, and assets that significantly affect the state's social, environmental, and economic well-being. We're passionate about inclusion, diversity, customer service, and achieving results, all through the means of innovative technology and strategic partnerships.

The Water Science and Monitoring Branch provides the science evidence base for policy development and water resource management. Key business areas include surface water and groundwater monitoring and asset maintenance; science assessment, modelling and reporting for water allocation and water security planning (including for Basin Plan implementation); statutory assessments; technical and scientific support for national and state water reform; and for support for emergency response actions.

About the Projects:

The Water and River Murray Division have successfully secured funding from the Commonwealth National Water Grid Authority to undertake a number of research projects including the rainfall-runoff-recharge relationship project. 

The rainfall-runoff-recharge relationships project is a Commonwealth funded project to update or develop new relationships that account for the impacts of land and climate changes across the state. This outcome will be used to inform water planning and management.

We're looking for a number of dedicated individuals, passionate about conserving the environment and ready to commence work for this project and other initiatives within our Branch.  

About the Role:

The Water and River Murray Division are recruiting for Hydrologists at either the PO1 or PO2 classification.

The Hydrologist is primarily responsible for providing professional hydrological advice and analysis by undertaking investigations, assessments and modelling using existing tools and applications. The role focuses on providing advice on matters relating to the water planning and management of the State’s surface water resources, supporting projects in various surface water systems across the State including the River Murray, and providing hydrological input into key Department for Environment and Water initiatives.

Qualification:  

Tertiary degree in engineering, natural resources, science or equivalent, with emphasis on surface water hydrology is essential.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in fire and flood management or associated duties.
• A current class “C” driver’s licence is desirable.
• May be required to occasionally undertake intra or interstate travel and work outside of the normal hours of work.

Contract: Contract to 30 June 2027

Remuneration:

PO1 $68,478 min - $83,594 max per annum

PO2 $88,255 min - $97,667 max per annum

Enquiries to:

Volmer Berens - Manager, Surface Water
Volmer.Berens@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

Candidates will need to indicate the specific classification level they wish to be considered for in 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: 11/12/2024 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- PO1 Hydrologist - Role Description.pdf
- PO2 Hydrologist - Role Description.pdf
- PRE-EMPLOYMENT DECLARATION.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.