Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

Our Surface Water Science team is seeking to appoint a Lead Ecosystem Processes to provide scientific leadership and project management of monitoring and applied research related to surface water management in NSW.

As the Lead Ecosystem Processes you will manage and inspire a small team of scientists who provide advice on the allocation of water to priority needs in NSW. Your team will deliver projects that combine hydrology, aquatic ecology, catchment processes and surface water modelling to enable the development and evaluation of effective water management plans. You will also provide expert analysis and interpretation using hydrological and/or ecological analysis, statistical and modelling techniques.

• Permanent ongoing opportunity
• Full-time role - 35 hours per week + FlexTime
• Salary ranges from $144,140.00 to $146,966.00 + super + leave loading

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in one or more of the following disciplines: water resource management and water allocation, hydrological spatial modelling, aquatic ecology, ecological water requirements
• Proven ability to project manage and evaluate complex scientific and hydrological investigations, as well as design and implement research projects related to water resource management
• Initiative to conceptualise and solve problems with strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships through strong communication, collaboration, engagement, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a small team to deliver exceptional performance, to balance a large workload across the team, including development of science communication products
• Current Australian Driver’s license, Class C and willingness to travel

Essential Requirements

• Degree in ecology, hydrology, environmental engineering, natural resource management, environmental science, or a related discipline

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.