Director - Water Assessment
3 days ago
Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Work unit Water Assessment Branch
Job title Director - Water Assessment Designation Senior Professional Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 years
Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Palmerston
Position number 13055 RTF Closing 07/10/2025
Contact officer Amy Dysart, Executive Director on or
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provides strategic leadership to the division and the water assessment branch, and scientific advice and assessment of water
resources for the sustainable utilisation and management of the Northern Territory's water resources.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the water assessment branch to meet Government objectives and division priorities.
- Manage the scientific assessment, investigation, monitoring, and modelling of the NT's water resources including
groundwater, surface water and water quality.
3. Provide scientific assessment and advice in inform water allocation plans, water extraction licences and development
across the Territory.
- Develop and deliver scientific program and projects, including financial, technical and progress reports for external and
internal reporting requirements.
- Advise the Executive Director Water Resources and Chief Executive Officer on all matters relating to water resource
assessment and management in the Northern Territory.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Bachelor degree in Engineering, Applied or Natural Sciences.
2. Proven experience in leadership of a multi-disciplinary team of water scientists and specialists
- Proven experience in management of complex projects with external project partners and agencies, and an ability to
deliver project outcomes with competing demands and priorities.
4. Extensive experience in contemporary tools and methodologies, including industry standards and guidelines for surface
water, groundwater, and water quality assessment outcomes.
5. Extensive knowledge of, and experience in water resource management in tropical and arid environments.
6. Proven high level oral and written communication skills and publication record.
7. Ability to develop and retain strong relationships, networks, and partnerships with other natural resources professionals.
8. Experience in remote communities and cultural aspects of water resources assessment, monitoring, and management.
Desirable
1. Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
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