Ses Band 1

Ongoing
- Remuneration to be negotiated
- Adelaide, Albury, Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura and Murray-Bridge

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

**We are seeking a person who wants 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 position**:
The General Manager, Applied Science manages science investment, coordinates integration of scientific evidence and advice across hydroclimate areas. Science, modelling and expert advice play a key role in decision making for river management, Basin Plan implementation and the Review. The General Manager guides, facilitates and coordinates the Murray Darling Basin Sustainable Yields project, will lead the program of work that includes review of Environmentally Sustainable Level of Take for Basin Plan Review and MDBA’s ongoing Ecohydrology program.

The role will sit at the interface between hydroclimate science and Basin Plan, with a focus on ensuring the science meets the policy and science needs of the 2026 Basin Plan Review.

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

**Your key responsibilities in this role are to**:

- Lead and implement a program of applied science work providing high quality policy, program and corporate advice including accountability requirements, risk and legal considerations
- Engage and collaborate with other parts of the MDBA, other APS agencies, Basin governments, the community and other external stakeholders to deliver improved policy and water management in the Murray-Darling Basin.
- Ensure a clear-sighted understanding of the challenges in the management of the Murray-Darling Basin, and be the primary escalation point for urgent, complex and highly-sensitive issues.
- Foster key relationships in a complex operating environment through a high standard of professional and personal integrity to build confidence as a reliable and trusted expert.
- Plan and manage allocated resources and lead the development of all staff in the branch

**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.
- 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. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
- Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs.
- 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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