Integrated Water Planner

South32; Cairns Regional; In loco; AUD 150.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Parental leave (26 weeks full-paid) or

Parental leave for primary carers (52w

Share plans

Gym and facilities

Descrizione del lavoro

South32 seeks an Integrated Water Planner for GEMCO to own the water balance and planning processes. The role supports water security, risk management and long-term business planning through clear forecasts.

You will develop scenarios, assess inventory and discharge opportunities, and maintain planning models and dashboards to drive informed decisions.

Competenze

• Water balance experience in mining or complex operations.
• Proven ability to forecast and plan water needs.
• Strong data interpretation and presentation skills.

Mansioni

• Develop short, medium and long-term water forecasts and planning scenarios.
• Assess water inventory, storage capacity and discharge opportunities.
• Evaluate water system performance and input future infrastructure needs.
• Maintain planning models, datasets, dashboards and reporting.

Conoscenze

Water balance development

GoldSIM modelling

Water forecasting

Inventory management

Risk assessment

Analytical communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Hydrology/Hydrogeology background

Strumenti

GoldSIM

Descrizione del lavoro

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world's manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• 14% superannuation contributions
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a permanent full-time position on a 4:3 (Monday to Thursday) roster FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.

As the Integrated Water Planner You will be responsible for owning GEMCO's integrated water balance and planning processes, providing clear forecasts and insights to support water security, risk management and business planning.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Develop short, medium and long-term water forecasts and planning scenarios.
• Assess water inventory, storage capacity, discharge opportunities and wet season risks.
• Evaluate water system performance and provide input into future infrastructure needs.
• Maintain accurate planning models, datasets, dashboards and performance reporting.

ABOUT YOU

• Water balance development within mining or complex operational environments.
• GoldSIM modelling, water forecasting, inventory management and risk assessment.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate technical data into clear insights.
• Effective communication and collaboration across technical and operational teams.

Qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology or a related discipline.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 18th November 2026.