Senior Professional Officer 2 - Remuneration Package Range $179,451 - $195,425
(including salary $152,751 - $166,487)
Water Assessment Branch
Palmerston, Northern Territory
One full time, ongoing vacancy is available
Provide strategic leadership of the water assessment functions associated with the Northern Territory Water Act 1992.
The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment’s Water Resources Division is responsible for the administration of the Northern Territory Water Act 1992 (the Act) which provides for the investigation, allocation, use, control, protection and management of the Territory’s water resource. We are a motivated, experienced and diverse team of water scientists, planners, technicians, regulators and policy makers who inform the sustainable management of the Territory’s water.
As the Director Water Assessment, you provide strategic and scientific leadership and guidance to the division and the water assessment branch, and scientific advice and assessment of water resources for the sustainable utilisation and management of the Northern Territory’s water resources.
Your core responsibilities include managing the scientific assessment, investigation, monitoring and modelling of the Territory’s water resources, and contributing to the scientific underpinnings to water plans, extraction licences and scientific program and projects.
To be successful, you require a bachelor’s degree in engineering, or Applied / Natural Sciences, with demonstrated experience in the leadership of a multi-disciplinary team of water scientists and specialists. Extensive knowledge of, and experience in water resource management and contemporary tools and methodologies, including industry standards and guidelines for surface water, ground water, and water quality assessment is essential.
In return for your contributions, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 12% superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, 3 day paid shutdown over Christmas, negotiable flexible work arrangements, assistance with relocation costs, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory.
If you reside interstate, this could be the perfect time to consider relocating to the Territory and enjoy an enviable lifestyle in a relaxed tropical regional city. Palmerston is a thriving satellite city situated approximately 20 kilometres from Darwin and just one hour from the Litchfield National Park with its amazing waterfalls and rock pools and is a great base from which to explore the Territory.
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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Nerida Beard, Executive Director on 08 8924 41***or ************@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 13055
Closing date: 27/04/2026
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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