Ongoing or non-ongoing opportunities
- $110,203 - $121,238
**Who are we**:
With the enactment of the Water Act 2007 (Cth), the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.
For the first time in the Basin's history, one Basin-wide institution is responsible for planning the Basin's water resources, with all planning decisions made in the interest of the Basin as a whole.
Our most important work is to:
- prepare, implement and review an integrated plan for the sustainable use of the Basin's water resources
- operate the River Murray system and efficiently deliver water to users on behalf of partner governments
- measure, monitor and record the quality and quantity of the Basin's water resources
- support, encourage and conduct research and investigations about the Basin's water resources and dependent ecosystems
- advise the Australian Government Minister for Water Resources on the accreditation of state water resource plans
- provide water rights information to facilitate water trading across the Basin
- engage and educate the Australian community about the Basin's water resources.
**Who are we looking for**:
The Basin Plan Portfolio undertakes a variety of regulatory functions, which range from the assessment of water resource plans, to management of the system of accounts that keeps track of how much water is taken each year from the Basin's rivers, valleys and groundwater systems.
In this role you will:
- Lead the MDBA's assurance of projects notified under the Basin Plan Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM) through extensive evidence gathering involving relevant technical (and other) stakeholders, both internal and external to the MDBA
- Prepare and document strategic policy advice on SDLAM reconciliation-related matters to MDBA Executives, the Authority and Basin Governments.
- Support engagement and communication activities related to SDLAM reconciliation
**Relocation packages**:
Relocation packages are available, and we are committed to a flexible and inclusive workplace that will suit you and your individual needs. Joining us means you will contribute your expertise as part of an agile working environment that offers an attractive salary package, including up to 15.4% superannuation. You will also be eligible to receive a wide range of employee benefits, support for flexible working arrangements and have excellent working conditions. We support the professional development of our people, and the chance to try new things across our variety of capabilities and work locations.
**Tell me more**:
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