Hydrologist - Water Resources Modelling

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Hydrologist – Water Resources Modelling (Full-time, Permanent) to join our team. This is an opportunity to work with an essentialorganisation 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 : AtWaterNSW, 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 Corporate wear allowance Professional development and educational assistance Salary starting from $112,408.00 + 12% super And so much more Whatyou’ll do : Technical Input : Provide technical input relating to hydrologic, hydraulic components and water quality interactions of multi-disciplinary projects in a team environment to assist in meeting regulatory and business requirements. Project Management : Provide project management support to deliver key projects for the business and ensure that best practice project management is applied throughout the life of the project. Model Development : Undertake the development, maintenance and application of a strategic suite of ‘water’ models for water quality and quantity, including for example catchment and stream models, flood risk, system yields, network capacity and both actual and theoretical water supply system planning and operational models. Technical Advice : Provide technical advice and undertake a broad range of water resource management activities for internal and external customers, including for planning, water delivery, flood and emergency operations and capital projects, and to ensure hydrologic factors and water quality are well understood and managed with acceptable risk. Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate across teams and support the development of policies and processes to facilitate the delivery of hydrology services to clients, including internal and external stakeholders. What we are looking for : Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology (or Natural Resources / Environmental Science, with a tertiary qualification in hydrology or relevant experience). Demonstrated experience in hydrologic / hydraulic data analysis, modelling and reporting Familiarity with ArcGIS, QGIS, and with hydraulic and flood modelling software (e.g. HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, RORB, Goldsim, and MIKE) and or 3D Hydrodynamics and water quality model. Familiarity with the Australian Rainfall Runoff (ARR) guidelines and understanding of water quality and quantity issues confronting government organisation Current NSW Drivers Licence 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. 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? WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW. We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au. For more information, please reach out to : Jasmine Choong ( ) Please note applications for this position will close on 12th December 2025, 5.00pm. Click for Position Description - Please note this can only be accessed on the WaterNSW Careers Page. You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Privacy and collection of your personal information If you apply for a position via our website or , WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’s Privacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information. Apply Now Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr