Modeller x2

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

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• 1x Permanent Ongoing and 1x Temporary to 30 June opportunity
• Full-time roles – 35 hours per week FlexTime
• Any NSW office location – regional location encouraged/hybrid working supported
• Salary ranges from $98, to $124, super leave loading

Our Groundwater Modelling team is currently seeking to appoint 2 full time (Groundwater) Modellers who will report to the Lead Groundwater Modeller and plan and undertake hydrologic and hydraulic analysis using statistical and model simulation techniques, for the purpose of informing water management policy and planning in NSW.

About You

Our (Groundwater) Modellers will assist in the investigation and analysis in the area of groundwater and surface water hydrology and hydraulics to provide data to inform water management decisions. They will be required to analyse and interpret results from the hydrologic and/or hydraulic models to provide reliable and accurate information on which policy can be developed.

You will be a member of various projects and teams, assisting in the delivery of projects for water management planning and policy. You will do this by keeping up to date and informed about water resource management agenda of the NSW Government and how it affects your area of expertise.

Key knowledge and experience

• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following hydrologic disciplines: mathematical groundwater hydrology and hydraulics, groundwater modelling with surface water interaction, water resources management modelling, catchment process modelling, statistics, computer programming, application of spatial modelling
• Awareness of the strengths and limitations of relevant analytical techniques, such as models and data
• Experience in assessing the suitability of hydrologic and hydraulic model outputs for natural resource management requirements
• Experience in developing conceptual models of groundwater flow systems, supporting development of groundwater models, performing quantitative hydrogeology and analysing aquifer pumping tests
• Experience with optimization software such as PEST Experience using Python
• Knowledge of the NSW Government’s natural resource management agenda.

Essential Requirements

• Degree level qualifications in Hydrogeology, Geology or Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong vocation and dedication to the career path of groundwater modelling
• Solid understanding of hydrogeological principles and practices
• Solid understanding of groundwater/surface water interaction, unsaturated zone and recharge processes
• Experience developing MODFLOW or FEFLOW based groundwater models, exposure to other codes also considered

For more information read the full Role Description: Modeller

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the states 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 states 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 and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday, 30 October at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrew Druzynski via .

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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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