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Water Monitoring Officer
Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Water Monitoring Officer to join our team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organization creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Our perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
- Flexible working
- Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreement
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Fertility leave
- Yearly corporate wear allowance
- Professional development and educational assistance
- Attractive remuneration - Salary Range $92,081 - $101,291 + Super
- And so much more!
What you’ll do:
- Ensure all activities are undertaken with safety as the number one priority;
- Collect, process and manage Hydrometric surface water, groundwater and water quality monitoring data from a large remote monitoring network
- Collect water quality samples as requested by internal or external stakeholders within assigned sites and in accordance with quality guidelines and relevant procedures
- Install, manage and maintain monitoring equipment and infrastructure to prescribed standards
- Report on the performance of water monitoring sites from telemetered/non-telemetered datasets and seek instrumentation advice to identify/resolve issues
- A willingness to travel overnight to remote/isolated locations throughout NSW
- Contribute to continual improvement of the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance systems, audit programs and development of work instructions and procedures.
What we are looking for:
- Undergraduate degree or Diploma of Water Industry Operations, Science, Engineering, Asset Management, or equivalent experience in an appropriate field
- Competent knowledge and use of various tools including battery operated tools and general tools used in the construction industry
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
- Awareness of and interest in natural resource management, particularly water
- Computer literacy and ability to interpret data, work with specialist databases and monitor network performance
- Desirable: Experience using Hydstra database, strong swimming ability, Boat License, row a boat/kayak, work at heights, heavy lifting, and ability in driving four-wheel drive vehicles
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/waternsw
More about our team/ culture:
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.
Who is WaterNSW?
When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.
For more information, please reach out to: Chad Moodaley (chad.moodaley@waternsw.com.au)
Please note applications for this position will close on 14th of April 2024
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Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 14 Apr 2024
- Location:
- NSW - Deniliquin
- Salary:
- $92,081 - $101,291 + Super
- Work Type:
- Full Time
- Category:
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Assets/Auditing
Data Collection/Analysis/Modelling
Engineering
Water
Water Operations