Director Water Assessment

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 185,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

6 weeks recreational leave

3 weeks personal leave

17.5% annual leave loading

3 day paid shutdown over Christmas

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northern Territory Government through the Water Resources Division seeks a Director Water Assessment, a senior professional to lead scientific assessment and modelling of water resources in the Territory. You will guide a multi-disciplinary team and provide strategic advice on water plans and licences.

The role offers a competitive remuneration package and relocation support, with a focus on sustainable water management and advanced hydrological modelling in a unique Northern Territory context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Applied/Natural Sciences.
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team of water scientists and specialists.
• Extensive knowledge of water resource management and assessment methodologies.
• Familiarity with surface water, groundwater and water quality assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the scientific assessment, investigation, monitoring and modelling of the Territory's water resources.
• Provide strategic leadership and scientific advice for water plans, extraction licences and related programmes.
• Contribute to the scientific underpinning of water plans and projects.

Skills

Water Resource Management

Groundwater

Surface Water

Water Quality

Hydrology

Hydrogeology

Water Resources Assessment

Water Resource Modelling

Environmental Science

Natural Resource Management

Scientific Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Leadership

Engineering

Applied Science

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Applied/Natural Sciences degree

Job description

Director Water Assessment - Senior Professional (SP2)

Water Resources Division

Department of Lands, Planning and Environment.

Full-time ongoing appointment

Remuneration package: $184,781 - $201,234 (including salary $157,334 - $171,482)

Palmerston, Northern Territory

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.

As the Director Water Assessment, you provide strategic and scientific leadership and guidance 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.

Your core responsibilities include managing the scientific assessment, 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.

To be successful, you require a bachelor's degree in engineering, or Applied / Natural Sciences, with demonstrated experience in the leadership of a multi-disciplinary team of water scientists and specialists. Extensive knowledge of, and experience in water resource management and contemporary tools and methodologies, including industry standards and guidelines for surface water, ground water, and water quality assessment is essential.

In return for your contributions, you will be rewarded with a 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, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory.

If you reside interstate, this could be the perfect time to consider relocating to the Territory and enjoy an enviable lifestyle in a relaxed tropical regional city. Palmerston is a thriving satellite city situated approximately 20 kilometres from Darwin and just one hour from the Litchfield National Park with its amazing waterfalls and rock pools and is a great base from which to explore the Territory.

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Desired Skills and Experience

• Water Resource Management
• Groundwater
• Surface Water
• Water Quality
• Hydrology
• Hydrogeology
• Water Resources Assessment
• Water Resource Modelling
• Environmental Science
• Natural Resource Management
• Scientific Assessment
• Water Allocation Planning
• Sustainable Water Management
• Scientific Leadership
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Leadership
• Environmental Management
• Engineering
• Applied Science