- Maintaining data quality and overseeing our monitoring networks through various online systems such as SCADA, Hydstra, FEWS, Maximo, GIS, and Operational Data Store (OSI – PI)
- Leading project initiation for improvement initiatives pertaining to Melbourne Water's Hydrographic Network.
- Managing troubleshooting and addressing issues concerning hydrographic monitoring equipment, stream gauging stations, and data collection.
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of hydrography and hydrology.
- Demonstrate strong personal qualities such as interpersonal skills, initiative, and clear communication abilities, both verbally and in writing.
- Show familiarity with flood prediction, warning provision, and response procedures.
- Have practical experience in data management, analysis, and reporting, ideally within water resources, environmental management, or engineering domains.
- Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in hydrology, engineering, or science, or equivalent industry experience.
- Undergo a pre-employment Health Assessment.
- Possess a valid Victorian Driver's License.
- Benefit from an operational vehicle in accordance with MW Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Obtain AusCheck Clearance. (please see important information below*)
- Participate in an on-call roster, available 24/7 (minimum of one week in every six weeks) for emergency response.
- Melbourne Water is committed to flexibility in the workplace, with the type of flexibility being dependent on the nature of the role.
- Make an impact as part of a passionate team doing meaningful work managing and improving our Environmental Monitoring Network to enhance life and livability in Melbourne.
- We relish learning and challenging the status quo for continuous growth. Perpetual and varied opportunities for learning and development are offered in a variety of manners - from formal development programs, digital learning content and lunch & learns; to visiting our sites and getting to see our initiatives and projects first hand.
- People are the foundation for all that we do. Our people are warm, welcoming, and inclusive.
- We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Melbourne Water welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Hydrology Specialist - Melbourne, Australia - Melbourne Water
Description
The Role
Reporting to the Manager – Flood Hydrology and Environmental Monitoring this role will undertake analytical, observational, and supervisory tasks with autonomy, encompassing office and field-based activities. Responsibilities include ensuring continuous availability of high-quality data from the hydrgraphic network for informed business decision making, managing hydrographic services contracts, initiating improvement projects, troubleshooting network issues, and overseeing project delivery. Additionally, the role involves in-field safety checks, flood operationsincluding forecasting, and active participation in health and safety initiatives for oneself and colleagues. This will be achieved through:
Salary MW EA Level 7 starting at $, plus superannuation.
Your Skills and Experience
For more information, please see the attached Position Description: MW Position Description-Hydrology Specialist .pdf
Culture at Melbourne Water
We take enormous pride in cultivating a culture that holistically benefits our team and the wider Melbourne community. The pillars of our culture are based on Flexibility, Impact, Growth & Development, and People.
