Water Resources Planner - Alice Springs, Australia - Nt Department Of Environment, Parks And Water Security

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Water Resources Planner / Senior Water Resources Planner Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT Modelling & Simulation (Science & Technology)Government - State (Government & Defence) Water Resources Planner / Senior Water Resources Planner Professional 2 Remuneration $103,336 - $123,207 (including salary $88,204 - $105,445)Professional 3 Remuneration $126,958 - $141,986 (including salary $108,699 - $121,738)Water Resources Full time, Ongoing vacancy in Darwin or Alice Springs, Northern Territory This vacancy may be available in either Alice Springs or Darwin subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.

The Department of Environment Parks and Water Security's Water Resource Division is responsible for administering the regulatory framework to manage the Northern Territory's water resources and to support the Controller of Water Resources in performing their statutory functions.

As a Senior Water Resources Planner (P3), you take the lead in coordinating integrated catchment scale water allocation plans, and ensuring the sustainable use of the NT's priority water resources, in line with the Water Act 1992.

You will also support the development and delivery of the Adelaide River Catchment Water Allocation Plan and delivering strategic objectives and priorities As a Water Resources Planner (P2), your primary objective is the preparation of integrated catchment scale water allocation plans to manage and ensure the sustainable use of the Territory's priority water resources, in line with the Water Act 1992.

Your key duties include developing water allocation plans and documenting processes and procedures and prepare technical reports and reporting documentation.

You will also liaise with technical experts, water advisory committees and external stakeholders.

To be considered for either position you will require a degree qualification in Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or similar, and knowledge of water resource planning, environmental assessment.

Demonstrated experience in data management and analysis, including manipulation and presentation of data using Excel and Geographic Information Systems such as Arc GIS or QGIS or similar.

To be successful at the P3 level, you require demonstrate extensive experience in translating and simplifying complex technical information and applying project and program management skills.

In return, you will enjoy a competitive salary package inclusive of 11% superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, negotiable flexible work arrangements, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory.

Assistance with relocation costs may be available to the successful applicant.
This is a great time to consider a move to the Territory.
Enjoy an enviable laidback lifestyle in a relaxed tropical regional city.

Darwin is close to stunning national parks, waterholes and beaches and is a great base from which to explore the Territory and learn about its history and strong First Nations cultures.

With a relatively small cultural sector undertaking innovative and community-focused work, Darwin is a great place to fast track your career and provides unrivalled opportunities to deliver meaningful engagement opportunities to diverse communities.

Classifications will be offered in accordance with your level of experience and qualifications.
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