Water Modelling Practice Lead Hydroclimate Prediction Systems

Hydroclimate Prediction Systems

Job Location:

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ready to make a splash in your career WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Water Modelling Practice Lead - Hydroclimate Prediction Systems (Full-time Permanent) to join our Land & Water Operations team.

This is an opportunity to work with an essentialorganisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.

This role offers the flexibility to work around life your contribution will be valued and youll be supported to build a rewarding career.

Our perks and Benefits:

AtWaterNSW we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers dams and pipelines thats why we offer a load of benefits.

Flexible working
Work a 9-day fortnight at Full Pay on the Enterprise Agreement
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertility leave
Corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
Salary starting from $156 345 base 12% super
And so much more!

Whatyoull do:

Modelling Governance & Lifecycle Management: Lead and support the development and implementation of governance frameworks that span the full model lifecycle. Embed QA/QC protocols audit trails and standardised record-keeping to ensure model integrity reproducibility traceability and long-term accountability.
Digital Enablement & Tool Integration: Identify digital gaps and work with Digital and other business areas to scope implement and optimise modelling platforms data pipelines and automated workflows. Ensure transitions to new tools are well-managed and aligned with WaterNSWs digital strategy.
Modelling Consistency & Comparability: Promote alignment in modelling approaches assumptions and outputs across WaterNSW to enable comparability collaboration and coherent decision-making.
Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing: Champion a culture of technical excellence and drive the development of modelling solutions aligned with WaterNSWs digital and business strategies. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement through close collaboration with internal teams and external partners assuring we stay ahead of emerging technologies and practices.
Model Development: Responsible for ensuring models are fit for purpose by leading the design build calibration and maintenance of water quality land-use hydrology and/or hydraulic systems. Ensure modelling practices align with WaterNSWs strategic priorities climate risk frameworks and regulatory obligations.

What we are looking for:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in a STEM field (e.g. Science Hydroinformatics Engineering Maths field) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Extensive experience (ideally 10 years) in the development application and/or governance of large-scale numerical models for catchments rivers or water supply systems.
Extensive knowledge and experience in the use of large datasets for modelling analytics and decision support including data collection storage curation and governance.
Familiarity with digital platforms scripting languages (e.g. Python R) and tools for model automation version control and workflow integration.
Proven ability to provide strategic and technical advice to internal and external stakeholders to inform business decisions with advanced written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare and present complex technical reports to diverse audiences.
Current NSW Drivers Licence.

How we will support you:

At WaterNSW we balance flexibility and the way we work with the needs of the business our teams and us as individuals. When it comes to working in an office we work in a hybrid way. If youre required to be in the field or on site the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

More about our team / culture:

No matter how or where you work safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you your colleagues and the public.

Who is WaterNSW

WaterNSW operates the states dams capturing and storing water and then supplying it ready for distribution for the environment agriculture industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state we play a vital role at the source of the states water delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.

Were the people taking care of the states water at the source capturing storing delivering. Find out more at .

For more information please reach out to: Jasmine Choong ().

Please note applications for this position will close on Friday 13th March 2026 5.00pm.

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Ready to make a splash in your career WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Water Modelling Practice Lead - Hydroclimate Prediction Systems (Full-time Permanent) to join our Land & Water Operations team.This is an opportunity to work with an essentialorganisation creating a more sustainable future for ...