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Team Leader Hydraulic Modelling

NSW Department of Planning and Environment
New South Wales, AUS
Full Time, Temporary
Senior
Hybrid
AUD 148339-163480 yearly / year
Discovered 3 weeks ago

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About You

You are an experienced water science or environmental professional with a strong background in hydraulic and water modelling and a passion for delivering positive environmental outcomes. Your ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively enables you to engage both specialist and non-technical audiences.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Extensive experience in hydraulic, hydrological or environmental water modelling and the application of modelling tools to inform environmental management decisions.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop a technical team.

Demonstrated project management experience, including managing competing priorities, resources and project delivery timelines.

Stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a proven ability to build partnerships and influence outcomes.

Experience preparing technical reports, scientific advice and briefing materials for senior leaders and decision-makers.

Most importantly, you are a proactive and innovative professional who is passionate about using science and modelling to improve environmental outcomes and support the sustainable management of NSW's rivers, wetlands and floodplains.

Essential Requirements

  • Relevant scientific qualification and experience related to water modelling.
  • For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader Hydraulic Modelling.docx

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Sunday, 11th October 2026 (at 11:55PM).

  • Should you require further information about the role please contact Sean Kelly via [email protected] .

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