Senior Flood Modeller

GHD; Central Coast Council; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a skilled Flood Modeller to join our NSW/ACT water team, delivering flood studies and hydraulic modelling across major projects. You will develop TUFLOW models, apply ARR methodologies and work with clients to improve resilience and community outcomes.

Based in NSW or ACT, we offer a hybrid work environment, flexible patterns (full-time or part-time), and opportunities for mentorship and career growth within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–12 years of experience in a similar consulting role.
• Significant experience in flood modelling, hydrology or water resources.
• Strong capability in TUFLOW, including model development and calibration.
• Experience applying Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) methodologies.
• Experience delivering flood studies and floodplain management projects.
• Strong client relationship and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply TUFLOW hydraulic models and ARR-based assessments.
• Deliver flood studies, floodplain risk studies and impact assessments.
• Collaborate across disciplines and manage client relationships to achieve outcomes.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

Flood modelling

Hydrology

Water resources consulting

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering

Tools

TUFLOW

Job description

Job Description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

Job Description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

We’re looking for a skilled Flood Modeller with a strong working knowledge of TUFLOW and Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) and a passion for water resources to join our NSW/ACT team in Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong or any of our regional NSW offices.

You will work on some of Australia's most significant floodplain, catchment and infrastructure projects, helping clients make informed decisions that improve resilience and create lasting community benefit.

You’ll join a great company culture with strong supportive relationships, and benefit from the career development, mentorship and growth opportunities that our team can provide.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Developing and applying TUFLOW hydraulic models and undertaking hydrologic and hydraulic assessments in accordance with Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) methodologies.
• Delivering flood studies, floodplain risk management studies and development impact assessments across major water, transport, mining, defence and urban development projects.
• Delivering on multidisciplinary projects and tasks, maintaining strong client relationships and coordinating with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Collaborating across water resources, civil engineering, environmental services and planning, while conducting technical reviews and mentoring junior team members.
• Contributing to business development by identifying opportunities and preparing proposals to secure new projects.

What You Will Bring To The Team

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or a related discipline.
• Between 5 & 12 years of experience in a similar role in a consulting environment.
• Significant experience in flood modelling, hydrology or water resources consulting.
• Strong capability in TUFLOW, including model development, calibration and interpretation of results.
• Sound understanding and practical application of Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR).
• Experience delivering flood studies, flood impact assessments and floodplain management projects.
• Strong client relationship skills and project management skills in water resources projects

We’re open to discussing full time or part time options.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact.

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.