Director - Water Assessment

2 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment Full time $148,302 - $161,638 per year

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

About the agency

Apply online

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.

  1. 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.

  1. Develop and deliver scientific program and projects, including financial, technical and progress reports for external and

internal reporting requirements.

  1. 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

  1. 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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