Flood Modeller

TUFLOW Flood Modeller – Build models that shape real-world outcomes

Are you a TUFLOW specialist who loves turning complex hydrology into clear, defensible decisions? Join a specialist team that tackles urban floodplain challenges head-on—and sees their work built.

Why this role stands out

• Work alongside a highly credentialled team:
  hands-on mentoring, technical peer reviews, and genuine knowledge-sharing.
• Diverse flood studies across Australia:
  projects where robust modelling guides investment and protects communities.
• Professional development budget:
  conferences, short courses, and certifications—your growth is planned and funded.
• Collaborative culture, low-ego delivery:
  fast decisions, direct client engagement, and clear impact.

What you'll do

• Build, run, calibrate
  1D/2D TUFLOW
  models for urban and regional catchments (ARR2019 aligned).
• Set up hydrology with
  Storm Injector/RORB/MiRORB
  (and
  DRAINS
  where applicable); prepare design events, sensitivity tests and mitigation options.
• Develop mapping and deliverables using
  QGIS/MapInfo
  , and coordinate with CAD/12D for concept design inputs.
• Translate modelling into
  clear client advice
  : concise memos, reports, and presentations that drive decisions.
• Collaborate with engineers and drafters; contribute to internal tools, templates, and modelling standards.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience delivering
  TUFLOW
  flood models (1D/2D) for councils, developers or infrastructure owners.
• Solid grounding in
  ARR2019
  , hydrology/hydraulics, and contemporary floodplain risk management.
• Proficiency with
  QGIS/MapInfo
  ; familiarity with
  RORB, DRAINS, MUSIC
  is a plus.
• Quality mindset—version control of models/inputs, reproducible workflows, and strong documentation.
• Clear communicator who can explain complex concepts simply; eligible to work in Australia.

About Southfront

We're an Adelaide-based engineering consultancy specialising in
stormwater & urban floodplain management
and
strategic infrastructure planning & design
. We partner with government and private sector organisations to deliver practical, cost-effective projects with deep technical rigour, transparent communication, and real-world impact.

Our values:

• Team of Specialists
  — deep domain experts, collaborating.
• Progressive
  — curious, improving, evidence-led.
• Communication
  — clear, timely, transparent.
• Solutions-Based
  — pragmatic, outcome-focused delivery.
• Accountability
  — own the work and results.

Location & Work Arrangements:
Based at
80 Grote Street, Adelaide
with
flexible WFH available to experienced / high-performance candidates
.

Salary:
To suit experience and capability.

Employment Type:
Full time.

Start:
ASAP.