Water Monitoring Officer Hydrographer Tamworth or Gunnedah (Max-Term until June 2027)

Ready to make a splash in your career WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Water Monitoring Officer / Hydrographer(Full-Time Max-Term until June 2027) to join our Built Infrastructure team.

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

This role provides the opportunity to work closely with the leaders of the business your contribution will be valued and youll be supported to build a rewarding career.

Note: We are open to considering having the successful candidate to be based at either our Tamworth or Gunnedah office.

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 to16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fertilityleave
• Corporate wear allowance
• Professional development and educationalassistance
• Salary Range starting from $99595 base super
• And so much more!

Whatyoull do:

• Delivery of Water Monitoring Program: including hydrometric groundwater and water quality monitoring functions such as rating gauging groundwater monitoring collection of water quality samples instrument management and calibration surveys; and/or supervise contractors to undertake the same.
• Water Data Collection and Verification: responsible for monitoring collecting verifying and analysing water monitoring data including time series data in accordance with agreed schedules for allocated sites to develop monitor and maintain accurate hydrographic rating tables and ensure the availability of high quality consistent and accessible data for water resource management.
• Field Equipment Management: install manage and maintain water monitoring equipment and infrastructure to prescribed standards; and/or supervise contractors to undertake the same to deliver a fit for purpose water data monitoring network. Report on the performance of individual water monitoring sites and seek instrumentation advice to identify and resolve issues.
• Data Processing: process edit quality code and archive water monitoring data into corporate databases and/or supervise contractors to undertake the same in accordance with relevant procedures ensuring the quality standards of data and data availability as agreed for customer access.
• Water Quality Sampling: responsible for collecting water quality samples and/or supervise contractors to undertake the same as requested by internal or external stakeholders within assigned sites and in accordance with quality guidelines and relevant procedures.
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Undergraduate degree or Diploma of Water Industry Operations (hydrography) Science Engineering Asset Management or equivalent experience in an appropriate field.
• Computer literacy and ability to interpret data work with specialist databases and monitor network performance.
• Awareness of and interest in natural resource management particularly water.
• Comfortable working around and within water with demonstrated ability to swim confidently and competently.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence.
• Nice to Have: Current First Aid Certificate Boat Licence work at heights heavy lifting and/or competency in driving four-wheel drive vehicles.
  
  

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.

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