Lead our passionate team of engineers and scientists in the Climate Risk and Approvals team in NSW. Your colleagues are funny, compassionate and are some of the top experts in their field. We are looking for a leader to add to our culture.

Water Technology is an employee-owned Australian water business. We have strong reputation for technical excellence in the delivery of engineering and scientific services, with specialised skills across coastal and marine, hydrogeology, hydrology, and hydraulics, integrated water management, geomorphology, environmental planning, civil and environmental engineering. We are dedicated to work that improves communities and the environment, by combining science, engineering, and practical design. We have over 140 team members across Australia and New Zealand.

We have an opportunity for a Group Lead to join the NSW team to look after team of scientists and engineers in Climate Risk and Approvals group. This is a key leadership role for the region.

As the Group Lead you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead innovative projects
• Mentor a talented team who engaged and driven
• Drive strategic business initiatives that aligns with our vision for a sustainable future
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to nurture client relationships
• Ensure successful delivery of projects on time and on budget  

This is a unique role in a unique consultancy. Some of the skills and traits that will support your success in this role includes:

• Consultancy experience - this is essential - in at least one the following disciplines:
  • Natural hazard risk management, with a focus on flooding
  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Planning and adaptation
• Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary team
• Tertiary qualification in environmental science or engineering
• Expertise in environmental planning, environmental compliance, policies, EMS, EIA
• Expertise in evaluation of environmental and infrastructure resilience

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This is a highly rewarding role that combines people leadership, technical excellence and commercial savvy. We are going through a period of positive and exciting change, it is the right time to join us to shape the future of Water Technology.

Join us in creating lasting positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes. Apply now and be a part of our mission to make a real impact.

Some of the benefits our team enjoys includeHybrid work arrangement

• Autonomy and flexibility
• Annual bonus (company performance based)
• Diverse and inclusive team
• Option to buy shares in the company

**Applicants will be assessed as they arrive**

Water Technology is proud to contribute to the increasing diversity of the Australian workforce. Supporting equity and diversity means supporting opportunities for all candidates to find suitable employment. As an inclusive recruiter and employer, we recognise individual differences, embrace individual strengths and look for opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. Our recruitment upholds the principles of merit and equity, and we welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ and mature age workers.

Research shows that women often hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the selection criteria, while men are more inclined to apply with just 60%.

Life teaches us a lot, so if you believe you have what it takes, even if not all the criteria are met, we encourage you to apply.