Water Resource Analyst

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

**Salary**: $79,122 - $96,073

**Grade**:VPS 3

**Occupation**:Engineering

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/50811441C
- The Surface Water Assessment and Modelling (SWAM) team plays a key role in ensuring that decisions about Victoria's surface water resources are supported by the best-available information, surface water assessments and modelling. This position will be responsible for undertaking modelling tasks and technical assessment of surface water resources to inform decisions, analyse outcomes and assess risks for effective management of Victoria's surface water resources related to delivery of Water for Victoria and implementation of the Basin Plan. This includes modelling activities contributing to the Basin Plan Review and Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM) projects as well as support other initiatives including Long Term Water Resource Assessment and Urban Water Strategy.

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in science, environmental or engineering is mandatory.
- Skills in technical data analysis and experience in technical report writing is desirable.
- Skills in data processing using scripting languages such as R and Python is desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian water industry and/or the Murray-Darling Basin is desirable.

**This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.**
- To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
- For further information please refer to the attached position description.

**Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 18 September 2025.**

**Other relevant information**:

- To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

**A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace**
- DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave._

- Applications close Thursday 18 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 5 September 2025

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