Flood Modeller

2 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Southfront Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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.

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