Job description Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Water Assessment Branch, Water Environment Resources Division Job title Water Modeller Designation Professional 2 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Darwin Position number 50250018 RTF 320159 Closing 23/04/2025 Contact officer Dale Cobban, Manager Water Resources Modelling on 08 8999 4805 or dale.cobban@nt.gov.au About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=320159 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective Provide specialist water resources modelling input into the scientific assessment and monitoring of the Territory’s water resources to deliver policy, advice and regulation for the sustainable use of water. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Undertake and contribute to water resource modelling, including the development, upgrade, maintenance and application of groundwater models and integrated surface water and groundwater models for ‘connected’ systems. 2. Provide scientific advice, review models and reports in the assessment, management, development and decision making for water resources throughout the Northern Territory. 3. Research and implement industry leading techniques and standards in the modelling of water resources. 4. Prepare technical reports and documentation on model developments and applications. 5. Implement and maintain quality assurance protocols for storage and archiving of modelling data and outputs. 6. Prepare and present models and technical reports within designated timeframes. Selection criteria Essential 1. Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, an Applied Science, or similar relevant Tertiary qualification relevant to the key duties and responsibilities. 2. Demonstrated experience in the use of numerical water resource models. 3. Experience in the application of modelling standards, guidelines, quality assurance systems, archiving and document control. 4. Knowledge in water resource assessment methodologies, hydrology, hydrogeology and catchment processes. 5. Experience using remote sensing and GIS tools for the analysis and presentation of water resource datasets. 6. Experience in technical report writing and technical documentation. 7. Ability to communicate effectively with range of audiences, including from diverse cultures. Desirable 1. Post graduate qualifications in hydrology or hydrogeology 2. Computer programming skills. Approved: March 2025 Amy Dysart, Executive Director Water Resources Page 1 of 2 Job description Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Water Assessment Branch, Water Environment Resources Division Job title Senior Water Modeller Designation Professional 3 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Darwin Position number 50250018 RTF 320159 Closing 23/04/2025 Contact officer Dale Cobban, Manager Water Resources Modelling on 08 8999 4805 or dale.cobban@nt.gov.au About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=320159 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective Lead specialist water resources modelling input into the scientific assessment and monitoring of the Territory’s water resources to deliver policy, advice and regulation for the sustainable use of water. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Lead water resource modelling, including the development, upgrade, maintenance and application of groundwater models and integrated surface water and groundwater models for ‘connected’ systems. 2. Provide scientific advice, review models and reports in the assessment, management, development and decision making for water resources throughout the Northern Territory. 3. Implement and assure industry leading techniques and standards in the modelling of water resources. 4. Prepare technical reports and documentation on model developments and applications. 5. Implement and maintain quality assurance protocols for storage and archiving of modelling data and outputs. 6. Lead, review and present models and technical reports within designated timeframes. Selection criteria Essential 1. Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, an Applied Science, or similar relevant Tertiary qualification relevant to the key duties and responsibilities. 2. Demonstrated experience in development of ground water resource models in tropical and / or arid environments, including the ability to undertake complex modelling projects and reviews. 3. Demonstrated experience in the use of numerical and analytical groundwater models. 4. Demonstrated experience in the application of modelling standards, guidelines and quality assurance systems. 5. Knowledge in water resource assessment methodologies including analytical modelling, hydrology, hydrogeology and catchment processes. 6. Experience using remote sensing and GIS tools for the analysis and presentation of water resource datasets. 7. Demonstrated experience in technical report writing and technical documentation. 8. Proven ability to communicate effectively with range of audiences, including from diverse cultures. Desirable 1. Post graduate qualifications in hydrology or hydrogeology. 2. Computer programming skills. 3. Experience in Finite-Element modelling