Oscar Mamalai University Vacation Employment Program

7 days ago

Canberra, Australia Murray Darling Basin Authority Full time

Exciting opportunity for ANU students
- APS 2 - $60,153 - $65,463 plus 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra

**Who we are looking for?**

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is looking for an Australian National University (ANU) student who is keen to gain experience in the integrated management of the water resources of the Murray-Darling Basin.

The Oscar Mamalai University Vacation Employment Program is a short-term paid position of up to six (6) weeks offered annually, designed to provide an opportunity for ANU students to gain work experience at the MDBA.

**We are particularly interested in students studying**:

- business, economics and regional development
- climate policy and climate adaption management
- engineering (civil/structural, environmental, mechanical/electrical, water)
- environmental and climate science
- GIS and spatial analysis
- mathematics, statistics, data analytics
- natural resource management
- science communication
- water resource modelling

**About the placements**

The following placements are currently open to the Oscar Mamalai University Vacation Employment Program:
1. SDLAM Reconciliation - Basin Plan
2. Riverine Ecology - Basin Science & Knowledge
3. Environmentally Sustainable Level of Take - Basin Science & Knowledge
4. Climate Adaptation - Basin Plan
5. Water Quality and Salinity - River Management
6. Sustainable Yields - Basin Science & Knowledge
7. Strategic Science and Partnerships - Basin Science & Knowledge

For more information about each placement refer to the position description.

**To be eligible for the Program you must**:

- Be an Australian Citizen.
- Be an ANU Student
- Be available to commence between November 2024 and February 2025
- Be available for up to 6 weeks.

**What can we offer?**

You will gain valuable on the job experience, the opportunity to develop networking skills and contacts required in a professional environment and the chance to showcase your skills and knowledge in the workplace.

Employment is at the APS2 classification, with a base salary of $60,153 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

**About Oscar Mamalai**

Oscar Mamalai was a highly valued staff member of the MDBA for twenty years until his unexpected passing in 2020.

Oscar commenced at the MDBA in 1999 and worked in a range of teams across the organisation, most recently working with the Water Resource Planning team as a Policy Officer.

A former ANU student with a passion for environmental law, the Oscar Mamalai University Vacation Employment Program was created in tribute to Oscar, who was highly valued as a colleague and friend to many.

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