Climate Change and Water Modelling Specialist

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Water Nsw Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Climate Change and Water Modelling Specialist to join our team at WaterNSW. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving the technical integration of climate model data into our water quality and quantity models.

You will ensure that our models are fit for purpose, guiding the design, build, calibration, and maintenance of a broader range of water resource and hydrological modelling systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive the technical integration of climate model data into our water quality and quantity models.
  • Ensure models are fit for purpose, guiding the design, build, calibration, and maintenance of a broader range of water resource and hydrological modelling systems.
  • Provide technical advice informing risk management and strategy development for internal and external clients.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to identify technical needs and scope and deliver solutions that are fit for purpose.
  • Provide reliable advice for our customers in line with business objectives and ensure climate projections incorporated across asset planning and water delivery services are consistent with NSW government policy initiatives.
  • Drive communications and influence external agencies, test on climate change data access, trends, and business implications and use of Climate Model Data within National Computing Infrastructure (NCI).
  • Deliver water resource and climate change modelling projects and ensure that best practice project management is applied throughout the life of the project to achieve agreed time, budget, and business case objectives.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, science, environmental management, or similar.
  • Post-graduate education/research in complementary field (such as Climate Science, Data Analytics, Civil, Environmental Engineering, or computing) – or equivalent.
  • Knowledge and extensive experience in Python and R and experience in Spatial Data systems.
  • Well-developed knowledge of climate change impacts and technical application of climate and hydrologic modelling and associated implications for the water industry.
  • Data analytics using large climate model datasets.
  • Application of Climate Model datasets for water modelling or for Asset Risk assessments or Environmental Risk assessments.
  • Demonstrated extensive experience in the development and application of large-scale numerical models for catchment, streams, or water supply systems including data analysis, modelling, and reporting.
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreement.
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Fertility leave.
  • Yearly corporate wear allowance.
  • Professional development and educational assistance.
  • Remote Area Benefits based on work location.
  • Salary starting from Base $150,332 + Super.
  • And so much more.


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