Team Leader Hydrometrics

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Team Leader opportunity. Ongoing full-time – 35 hours per week
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $126,063 to $153,305 + super
• Office location – Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (Manly Vale), hybrid working supported

Are you a proven team leader in environmental data and hydrography, ready to drive impactful programs across government and industry? Manly Hydraulics Laboratory is seeking to appoint a Team Leader Hydrometrics in an ongoing capacity to lead a high-performing team, deliver complex stakeholder programs, and shape the future of hydrometric services. Both people management and hydrometric experience are required.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team to deliver nationally significant technical and innovative professional services to meet client needs - in water quality, flow, tidal, floodplain and meteorological measurement.

Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL) provides specialist and impartial advice relating to coastal and water engineering and water flow assurance, utilising physical and numerical modelling, NATA accredited facilities and extensive data collection programs in water, sewer, stormwater, irrigation, coastal, riverine and environmental systems. MHL is a business unit within the Water Group of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water. The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.

About You

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a professional services environment: providing direction, inspiration, technical oversight and feedback to team members to achieve project outcomes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to manage large projects and programs with multiple stakeholders
• Significant expertise in hydrography and environmental data, recognised by client organisations.
• Experience in technology appraisal, selection, deployment and application in key measurement fields.
• A collaborative approach to working with government agencies, such as the Bureau of Meteorology, DCCEEW, local councils, and the broader water industry.

Essential Requirements

• A professional engineering or environmental science degree with relevant experience, or other relevant qualifications.
• A valid NSW Driver's Licence and willingness and ability to drive and travel by air and road to remote locations, which may include overnight stays.

For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader Hydrometrics (MHL)

Who We Are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

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If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of:

• your resume
• a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role – specifically referring to your demonstrated people management and hydrometric experience.

Applications close Sunday 12 October 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Michael Galloway via

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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