Senior Professional Officer 1 – Remuneration Package Range $155,793 – $173,832

(including salary $132,408 – $147,919)

Water Assessment – Palmerston – One full-time vacancy fixed to 09/07/2027

Provide strategic leadership of the water assessment modelling activities associated with the Water Resources Division.

The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment’s Water Resources Division is responsible for the administration of the Northern Territory Water Act 1992 (the Act) which provides for the investigation, allocation, use, control, protection and management of the Territory’s water resource. We are a motivated, experienced and diverse team of water scientists, planners, technicians, regulators and policy makers who inform the sustainable management of the Territory’s water.

Role Summary

As the Manager Water Resources Modelling , your primary objective will be to provide leadership to the Water Resources Division’s modelling activities, with particular emphasis on the provision of modelling data and information, to support assessment activities in the Division.

Responsibilities





Your core responsibilities include managing the department’s Water Modelling Unit and provide high level professional support and advice to the assessment, planning, investigation, monitoring and modelling of the Territory’s water resources, and contributing to the scientific underpinnings to water plans, extraction licences and scientific program and projects.

Qualifications

To be successful, you require a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geology, applied science, or similar tertiary qualification. Extensive knowledge of, and experience in hydrology, hydrogeology and catchment processes in tropical and arid environments are essential. Standards and guidelines for surface water, ground water, and water quality assessment are essential.

Perks

- Competitive remuneration package inclusive of 12% superannuation
- 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- 3 day paid shutdown over Christmas
- Negotiable flexible work arrangements
- Assistance with relocation costs
- Opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory

Contact

Abbe Damrow – or

Quote vacancy number: 13071

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📌 Manager Water Resources Modelling (Darwin)
🏢 Northern Territory Government
📍 Darwin