Water Data Consultant

Catalysing the transition to clean & renewable energy, mitigating the effects of climate change, and more sustainably managing water and energy resources are our passion and motivation. KISTERS is dedicated to developing IT solutions to steward natural resources more responsibly. Digitally monitoring and analysing data on our changing world is what we do best. At KISTERS, you will be actively involved in influencing a more sustainable future together with us and our customers.
Interaction and engagement with our global team of 700 colleagues from more than 30 nations means you can expect both team spirit and mutual appreciation - but above all, we are a family business with heart and soul.
We are looking for new colleagues for our water team in Canberra, Australia. Come and join the KISTERS family
**Job-ID**:WTR-WDC-AU
KISTERS Australia is part of the KISTERS Group with its head office located in Aachen, Germany. The KISTERS Group offers software solutions for the management of water, air and environmental data and is also active in the energy market. Our customers include private companies including small firms and large multinationals, as well as local government, state and federal public agencies throughout Australia and internationally.
**About the role**
**What your day to day would look like**
- Helpdesk support for the KISTERS water (environmental) solutions mainly the WISKI product
- Analysing and testing support requests, organising software fixes with developers in Germany
- Handling software installations and updates, preparing demonstrations for customers
- Handling of client specific requirements and creation of technical concept documents

Advisory services in support of KISTERS products in general
**Who we are looking for**
We are looking for a dynamic person with a good balance of technical and people skills to provide technical support and consulting services to our customers across Australia and internationally. We are looking for someone who has a bachelor degree or masters in one of the following areas: Environmental Science or Studies, Water Science and Management, Resource and Environmental Management, Geography, Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering. You will also be keen to work at the intersection of water resource management, environmental data management, and IT solutions.
- Strong communication skills combined with a friendly, positive and customer service focused attitude
- Be team-player with a willingness to engage with and learn from senior specialists
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Experience in scripting languages or ability to develop that skill (Python, Perl or JavaScript)
- Understanding of hydrological systems, their processes and management

**Additional information**
We will provide a supportive and collaborative environment as well as internal and external training opportunities to help you transition into the role and develop your water data consulting skillset and experiences.
**Your benefits**
- A challenging, exciting, and varied role within a highly motivated team and the opportunity to contribute your ideas
- Flexible working hours, company pension scheme, healthcare, and further training, events and team-building activities, canteen (depending on location) and more
- Attractive working environment with long-term advancement opportunities within an internationally operating family business
- Flexibility through many locations around the world and home office option

... and more than 700 committed colleagues who are looking forward to meeting you when you join the KISTERS family
**To apply**
**Applications for this opportunity close on Monday 19**th** of December**.**
KISTERS Pty. Ltd, Attn: Mr. Christian Michl

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent