Aps 4 Water Resources Modeller

Ongoing / Non-ongoing - Full time
- $77,266 - $83,939 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura, Wodonga and Remote

**Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.**

**We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.**

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray-Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the _Water Act 2007_, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray-Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

**The Water Resources Modeller**

The Hydrological Analysis Branch undertakes a range of modelling projects related to water resources management, including:

- model development and programming,
- hydrological/hydraulic modelling to assess impacts of different policy and/or operation rule changes,
- hydrologic analysis of river and wetland systems in the Basin, and
- supporting daily operations of the River Murray System.

The team has a role in providing technical advice to governments on water resource planning, Basin Plan implementation, and managing environmental water. The HA team also works closely with the Integrated River Modelling Uplift (IRMU) Branch, which was initiated to upgrade modelling capability across the Murray-Darling Basin.

The role works closely with other parts of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, other agencies of the Australian Government, the Basin States and Territories and wider stakeholders.

**Specific duties**

Your role will include any of the following duties, as part of the Hydrological Analysis team:

- Perform hydrological modelling and technical analysis to assist the implementation of the Basin Plan and Water Sharing Plan accreditation, the Basin Plan Review, and compliance and auditing with the Basin Plan.
- Work with the team to complete technical studies for assessing the impacts of policy options/river systems operations on various water users in the system. The analysis will consider the complexity of the system, legislative requirements and trade-offs between competing demand and interests.
- Support software development to modify and improve modelling of river systems in the Murray Darling Basin (e.g. programming in FORTRAN/Visual C#/Visual Basic/Python) to enable new water resource management options and policies to be examined.
- Draft reports, technical manuals and presentation of results and analysis in formats suitable for a range of audiences including Project Boards, technical working groups, community reference panels, river operators and the general public.
- Contribute and work as part of multidisciplinary project teams from various Divisions of the Authority.

**What we offer you**
You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.

At the MDBA you will undertake a variety of interesting and challenging work. You will have the
support a critical resource management initiative.

We also offer a range of benefits to our people including:

- Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
- Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
- Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
- Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
- Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work.
- Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
- A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
- Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.

**Tell me more**

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