Hydrologist

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

Use your hydrology expertise to contribute to sustainable water management for the environment and communities of NSW

• Permanent role fulltime at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Plus opportunity to be placed on a Talent Pool and be considered for future opportunities
• Based in Parramatta or Newcastle
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $105986 to $133105 super

Our Water Allocations team is currently seeking to appoint a Hydrologist. This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of the team that allocates water in NSW.

You will be playing a key role in assessing water availability determining allocations and routinely publishing water allocation statements in timely and accurate manner. You will also assess supplementary access events wherever applicable.

To inform these decisions you will undertake hydrologic analysis of water sources with the ability to convert technical information into simple language. Water allocation is determined as per the rules of the respective water sharing plans. If you love the challenge of implementing the plan rules and assisting the water resource management for the state we would like to hear from you.

About You

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Knowledge in one or more of the following hydrologic disciplines: water resources management water allocation hydrology time series statistics and or open channel hydraulics.
• Experience in assessing hydrologic datasets data analysis and preparing outputs for water resource management requirements.
• Experience in effectively communicating complex technical and legal concepts in plain English to executives inter disciplinary professionals and/or to public.
• Experience in collaborating with professionals within the water sector will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the NSW Governments water resource management.

Essential Requirements

• Degree level qualifications in Civil Engineering Water Resources Environmental Science or a related discipline covering the subject hydrology.

For more information read the full Role Description: Hydrologist

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 also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

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.

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.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and two-page cover letter highlighting your knowledge and experience that is suitability for this role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Sunday 1 March 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Priyantha Jayakody Lead Hydrologist Water Allocations Water Group DCCEEW via email at .

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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