Director Water Assessment

Director Water Assessment - Senior Professional (SP2)

Water Resources Division

Department of Lands, Planning and Environment.

Full-time ongoing appointment

Remuneration package: $184,781 - $201,234 (including salary $157,334 - $171,482)

Palmerston, Northern Territory

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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How to apply

Select 'Apply' on this advertisement. You will be taken to the NT Government Jobs application page, where you can review the job description and complete and submit your application.

Applications should include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume and copies of relevant tertiary qualifications.

Desired Skills and Experience

Water Resource Management; Groundwater; Surface Water; Water Quality; Hydrology; Hydrogeology; Water Resources Assessment; Water Resource Modelling; Environmental Science; Natural Resource Management; Scientific Assessment; Water Allocation Planning; Sustainable Water Management; Scientific Leadership; Project Management; Stakeholder Management; Strategic Leadership; Environmental Management; Engineering; Applied Science