Lead Hydrologist

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._
- **Permanent ongoing opportunity**:

- **Full-time role - 35 hours per week + FlexTime**:

- **Parramatta/Newcastle location, hybrid working supported**:

- **Salary ranges from $149,906.00 to $152,845.00 + super + leave loading**

Our Water Allocations team is currently seeking to appoint a **Lead Hydrologist.** This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of hydrologists who routinely assess water availability and issue Available Water Determinations under s59 of the _Water Management Act 2000_.

**About You**
- Knowledge in one or more of the following hydrologic disciplines: water resources management, water allocation, time series statistics, and or open channel hydraulics.
- Experience in assessing hydrologic datasets, data analysis and preparing outputs for water resource management requirements.
- Experience in leading a team of professionals.
- Experience in effectively communicating complex technical concepts in plain English to executives, inter disciplinary professionals and/or to public.
- Knowledge of the NSW Government's water resource management agenda.

**Essential Requirements**

For more information read the full Role Description**:Lead Hydrologist**

**Who we are**

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.

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We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

**To Apply**
- a copy of your resume,
- a maximum 2-page cover letter citing relevant knowledge and experience and stating how you meet the essential requirement.

**Applications close Sunday, 2 February at 11:55PM.**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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