Senior Hydroclimate Scientist - CSIRO - GreenCareer

First listed on: 10 February 2021

Senior Hydroclimate Scientist

 

The Opportunity

  • Apply your hydroclimate research expertise to innovative projects with real world-impact
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team researching climate change impacts on hydrology
  • Join CSIRO, Australia’s leading scientific research organisation

As a Senior Hydroclimate Scientist, you will contribute to research into the hydrological impacts of climate change and adaptation in the water resources and related sectors, particularly across the Murray-Darling Basin, a vitally important food bowl located in south-eastern Australia. You will make scientific advancements in multi-disciplinary research, particularly at the interface of climate and water, and be expected to provide leadership in the impacts of climate change on water and the associated flow-on impacts to agriculture, society and the environment

You will work on a range of externally-funded projects in south-eastern Australia, including the Water and  Environment Research Program (WERP) funded by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, and the Victorian Water and Climate Initiative funded by the Victorian Department of Land and Water Planning.

Your duties will include:

  • Represent CSIRO externally, including in public forums, with industry, the research sector and with State and Federal Government
  • Act as a trusted advisor, utilising knowledge of the client’s business and understanding their underlying needs
  • Anticipate industry and/or community needs and market direction through client liaison/networking, and identify and adapt quickly to changes
  • Within broad guidelines, use professional expertise, knowledge of other disciplines and research experience/achievement to formulate, develop and complete an approved research program with general direction as to the aims of the activities
  • Communicate research results to clients and the scientific community through oral and written reports, which may include the preparation of documents for patent applications
  • Provide advice to policy makers and inform and transfer knowledge to non-scientific audiences
  • Undertake feasibility studies, demonstrating a considerable degree of originality, creativity and innovation in solving problems and introducing new directions and approaches

Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: AU$136k - AU$150k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 70718

To be considered you will need:

Essential Criteria:

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

  • A PhD degree or equivalent research experience in hydrological science or environmental science
  • More than 15 years of research experience in hydroclimate research, in particular climate change impacts on hydrology and water resources adaptation to a changing climate
  • Demonstrated experience in application of research directly informing management and planning in the water resources and related sectors
  • Strong written and oral communication skills including an ability to publish research results, write reports and make scientific presentations to audiences with scientific and non-scientific backgrounds
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team in order to meet deadlines and respond productively to changing requirements
  • Ability to work independently to define and carry-out specific work goals

 
Desirable Criteria:

  • Strong publication record
  • Leadership and/or innovation in research
  • Experience in delivering to projects funded by government and industry
  • Experience in securing research funding
  • Knowledge of key water resources issues in Australia

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

The successful candidate will be asked to consent to National police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

Diversity and Inclusion

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

Friday 19 March 2021, 11:00pm AEDT