| Organisation / Entity: | Water |
| Job category: | Projects |
| Job location: | Sydney Region / Sydney – North/North West |
| Job reference number: | 528268 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | Departmental Professional Officer Grade 1/2 |
| Closing date: | 02/05/2023 – 11:55 PM |
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.
- Exciting opportunities to join high performing teams at Manly Hydraulics Laboratory
- Manly Vale office location with flexible hybrid office and Work from Home model
- 2x Ongoing full-time opportunities available (35 hours per week) with a salary starting from $69,849 – $104,770+ super
Our Manly Hydraulics Laboratory business unit within Water Infrastructure NSW is currently seeking to appoint two Project Officers to assist with a range of hydrometric monitoring projects in the Hydrometric and Water Information teams. In these roles, you will work with senior staff members to deliver projects, as well as assist clients with enquiries and contribute to promoting the services of the laboratory.
These are exciting opportunities to join a multidisciplinary team of experienced scientists, engineers, and hydrographers to deliver high quality, cost effective and innovative solutions to our clients.
About You
As part of multidisciplinary project teams, you will have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with strong communication and technical writing skills. Experience in project management, field work, environmental monitoring and water information content management systems are advantages for these positions. You will be able to demonstrate competency in working safely in and around water.
In addition, opportunities maybe provided to contribute to oceanic, coastal, estuarine, riverine, water, wastewater, water quality, stormwater and flood systems engineering projects and/or participate in laboratory based flow measurement and water infrastructure studies (such as dams, spillways and breakwaters) to achieve project objectives and deliver high quality and innovative client outcomes.
Essential Requirements
- Appropriate Tertiary Qualification in a Science or Engineering at Degree level.
- A valid NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel, including overnight stays.
- Ability to swim.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas: water data editing, analysis and interpretation; data management and reporting; the operation of hydrographic instruments; in-field environmental measurement; and project management.
For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer
For more information hit Apply to visit the www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.
About Us
The Department of Planning and Environment’s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premier’s Priorities and welcome applications from all.
Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL) provides specialist services in coastal, flood, hydraulic, water, sewer, stormwater, and environmental solutions, including extensive environmental data collection programs and physical and numerical modelling. MHL manages Australia’s largest coastal monitoring network and has been solving coastal, port, and hydraulic engineering problems since 1944.
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 either of these roles. Please include a written response to the following question with your application:
Describe a situation that illustrates how you assisted with the technical delivery of an environmental data project to meet a client’s needs.
DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
Applications close Tuesday 2 May 2023 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information, please contact Adam Joyner at adam.joyner@mhl.nsw.gov.au
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
