
Principal Hydrogeologist
Department for Environment and Water SA
Posted 2 days ago
About the Department:
We are the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), an organisation that leads the way in conserving, sustaining, and creating prosperity for South Australia. We influence government decisions and deliver high-quality policy, programs, and assets that significantly affect the state's social, environmental, and economic well-being. We're passionate about inclusion, diversity, customer service, and achieving results, all through the means of innovative technology and strategic partnerships.
What can we offer you!
- Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
- Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
- Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
- Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Meaningful and rewarding career
About the Role:
The Principal Hydrogeologist provides technical direction, advice and guidance to support addressing the state's strategic priorities in relation to the sustainable management of South Australia's water resources. The role works both individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to lead the successful delivery of project management and hydrogeological assessment advice and services. The incumbent is required to provide expert scientific advice and analysis and analysis to other government agencies and landscape boards on matters relating to the planning and management of South Australia's water resources. The Principal Hydrogeologist will also mentor staff to build their technical capacity.
National Water Grid Projects:
The Water and River Murray Division has successfully secured Commonwealth funding from the National Water Grid Authority to undertake a number of research projects. The Principal Hydrogeologist will take a lead technical role in the execution and delivery of these projects. Two of these projects are currently underway.
- The Rainfall-Recharge/Rainfall-Runoff project will examine the groundwater recharge and surface water runoff occurring in groundwater system or surface water catchments under variable rainfall in historic, current and future climates. The project is designed to update or develop new relationships that account for the impacts of climate change across the state and will be used to inform water management policies across the water sector in South Australia.
- The Elliston Water Security project will investigate the long-term sustainability of the main local groundwater resource in light of a changing climate and its ability to meet the competing demands of community water supply, cultural water, water-dependent ecosystems, and livestock watering. The results will determine if a long-term, climate-independent water source is required to meet future demand for potable water.
Contract: up to 30 June 2027
Essential Qualifications:
Tertiary or post-graduate qualification in the engineering, science or NRM disciplines.
Special Conditions:
- May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties.
- Some out of hours work may be required.
- Occasional intra and interstate travel may be required including overnight absences.
- A current Class C drivers licence is desirable.
Remuneration: PO4 $110,696 min - $120,470 max p.a.
Enquiries and Applications to:
Darren Alcoe, Manager Groundwater Assessment & Reporting
[email protected]
(08) 7424 5825
Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.
Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.
The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.
Applications close: 28/03/2025 11:00 PM
About Department for Environment and Water SA
The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources aims to help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper.
In South Australia we have a unique system of natural resources management boards that work in partnership with us to fulfil our roles and deliver services across eight natural resource management regions. Through the boards we develop meaningful relationships with the community and increase our shared knowledge and understanding about natural resources. We encourage debate and share the decision-making and accountability for choices made.
Our work is guided by the commitments set out in State Natural Resources Management Plan, the regional natural resources management plans and by our Corporate Plan.
Our vision
An exceptional state because we look after our natural capital.
Our purpose
To help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper.
Our roles
To achieve our purpose we’ve adopted four complementary roles:
•A facilitator of community involvement in and taking responsibility for the environment.
•A steward of the state’s natural resources to enable sustainable development.
•The custodian of public parks, gardens, heritage places and crown lands for public benefit and enjoyment, and for their intrinsic value.
•An authority on the state’s environment and natural resources to help governments, businesses and individuals make good long-term decisions.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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