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Water Resources Planner Modeller - 2 Years fixed term

GWMWater is an innovative and exciting employer that is committed to contributing to the sustainable growth of communities within the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions.

We provide a great work environment to attract and retain the best people to GWMWater and the Region

We do this by:

• Supporting staff, suppliers and contractors to achieve zero harm
• Offering a flexible and stimulating workplace and investing in our people to enable us to adapt to the changing needs of our region.
• Building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.

We offer exceptional working conditions including an active social club, attractive parental leave and other flexible working arrangements to assist staff achieve an effective work life balance.

The role is located in Horsham, the capital of the beautiful Wimmera region, and is only three hours from Melbourne or the magnificent Victorian South West Coast. The region boasts access to many national parks including the Grampians and Mt Arapiles. Horsham offers a warm and welcoming community for those wanting to experience a safe and healthy rural lifestyle. This progressive city boasts first class health, educational, cultural, sporting and social facilities. 

Currently applications are being sought for:

Water Resources Planner Modeller - 2 Years fixed term

The Water Resources Planner will work across surface water, groundwater and bulk water resource matters, with a key aspect of this role being hydrologic modelling using REALM and Source to support the functions of the Storage Manager.

The role will also support wider water resource planning and compliance activities, including GWMWater’s Annual Water Outlook, operational planning for bulk water supply systems and modelling of diversions against Murray Darling Basin limits. The incumbent will be involved in reporting, entitlement and licencing frameworks, policy issues, and climate considerations.

With the role having a technical focus, the incumbent will require a high level of attention to detail, ability to identify potential issues and to develop solutions to complex problems. The effective communication of modelling outcomes to diverse stakeholders is also an important part of this role.

The role requires the incumbent to work across the water resources group and maintain close and collaborative working relationships with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and other key stakeholders.

Further information about this exciting opportunity is available from www.careers.vic.gov.au  or by contacting (Craig Turvey, Senior People & Culture Advisor) on 1300 659 961.

Applications for this vacancy close on (Friday 17^th February 2017).

To apply online please visit: www.careers.vic.gov.au

Refer to the position number VG/4218

GWMWater is an EEO employer and is committed to continuously improving our quality, safety and environmental systems.

Please note applicants may be required to undertake a National Police Check

If you would like to receive information in relation to this vacancy in an accessible format such as large print, please contact the People and Culture Division on 1300 659 961.