Modeller - Hydro-dynamic, Quality and Odour & - Parramatta, Australia - Sydney Water

Sydney Water
Sydney Water
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Parramatta, Australia

1 week ago

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Creating/maintaining engineering models for our networks and waterways, for system performance assessments and insight led decision making for capital investment programs
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Flexible / hybrid work options based out of Parramatta:

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35hr week, base salary $120,469.44 and fortnightly RDO's
An exciting opportunity has become available for Modellers to join the Engineering and Tech Support team within Sydney Water.

Modellers are responsible for creating & maintaining Water (Hydro-dynamic & quality) models and Odour & Corrosion (O&C) models.


Our models support the decision making for billions of dollars' worth of capital investment programs, Wastewater annual performance assessment & EPA licence reporting, sewage discharge estimation to quantify environmental impact to waterways for EPA incidents, and customer/stakeholder enquiries.

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Responsibilities:
  • Effective assurance & stewardship of the Modelling process for Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Waterways, O&C models, including their respective digital platforms.
  • Provide timely analysis & insights from model outputs, into regulatory reporting and incidents.
  • Ensure model life cycle plans are developed and maintained, to ensure models are working within specified limits.
  • Provide timely analysis & insights from model outputs to internal/external stakeholders & customers.
  • Document and maintain version control of changes/additions to models within modelling tools, to meet our quality assurance obligations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in the quality management systems (QMS) of the Modelling process, to ensure modelling outputs meet the changing needs of our regulators, customers & business, changes in technology and alignment with best practice etc.
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_Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond the workplace.

Here's how we can support you:
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- _Childcare allowances and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave._
- _Novated lease opportunities._
- _Fitness Passport providing access to numerous gyms and pools across NSW._
- _Flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance memberships_


Experience and Qualifications:


  • Strong knowledge of and experience with model types utilised across the asset value chain to model various scenarios, such as Water pressure/flow across the network, Wastewater network flow, odour and corrosion impacts, Stormwater quantity and quality, Waterway quality etc.
  • Strong knowledge of and experience with Sydney Water Hydro-Dynamic, Quality & Odour/Corrosion modelling tools (Infoworks WMS platform, OACIS platform, Mouse, Source, TUFLOW, RMA, Mike + etc.) and input databases (Hydra, CUGS, GIS information, Maximo BI, IICATS BI, HYDSTRA, etc.).
  • Proven working experience in use of models to assess existing system performance, identify performance gaps, set performance targets and benchmarks.
  • Technical expertise in calibrating models for use as a planning support tool to undertake servicing strategies, detailed planning (options reports), investment plans, renewals need assessments (and sizing), operational / shutdown planning, investigation of complaints etc.
  • Experience in understanding/interpreting business needs and outcomes using modelling tools to provide information and advice to strategist, planners and other information consumers.

Essential Requirements:


  • Thorough understanding of model services, practices and procedures.
  • Strong project leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Engineering and/or Science background particularly relevant to water industry.
  • Ability to meet project milestones and SLA deadlines for modelling output.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 15th May 2024Working at Sydney Water**- At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers' quality of life and safeguarding Sydney's future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too._

  • Our vision is to create better lives through worldclass services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world._
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Please see the position description for the role's full accountabilities._
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