First Nations - Water Monitoring Office / Hydrographer (12 Month Term, Full Time) - TamworthAre you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community? We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives.At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.We are currently recruiting for a Water Monitoring Officer (Full Time, 12-Month Term) for our team in Tamworth and would love to hear from you!Acknowledgement of CountryWaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.Our perks and benefits:Aboriginal Support NetworkWork a 9-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise AgreementUp to 16 weeks paid parental leaveYearly corporate wear allowanceProfessional development and educational assistanceRemote Area Benefits based on work locationA supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and valuesAn opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities.Location: TamworthSalary range depending on experience: $75,931.00 + Super (Grade 4 Entry Level) OR $95,764.00 + Super (Grade 6)Tenure: Full Time, 12-Month TermWhat we are looking for:A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise to our businessSomeone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, have lived or currently liveA commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and valueUndergraduate degree or Diploma of Water Industry Operations, Science, Engineering, Asset Management, or equivalent experience in an appropriate fieldCompetent knowledge and use of various tools including battery operated tools and general tools used in the construction industryAwareness of and interest in natural resource management, particularly waterComputer literacy and ability to interpret data, work with specialist databases and monitor network performance.Current NSW Drivers LicenceDesirable: Experience using Hydstra database, strong swimming ability, Boat License, row a boat/kayak, work at heights, heavy lifting, and ability in driving four-wheel drive vehiclesWhat you will work on:Collect, process and manage Hydrometric surface water, groundwater and water quality monitoring data from a large remote monitoring networkCollect water quality samples as requested by internal or external stakeholders within assigned sites and in accordance with quality guidelines and relevant proceduresInstall, manage and maintain monitoring equipment and infrastructure to prescribed standardsReport on the performance of water monitoring sites from telemetered/non-telemetered datasets and seek instrumentation advice to identify/resolve issuesA willingness to travel overnight to remote/isolated locations throughout NSWContribute to continual improvement of the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance systems, audit programs and development of work instructions and procedures.Who is WaterNSW?WaterNSW operates the state's dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state's water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.We're the people taking care of the state's water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.auFor full details about this role please review the Position Description.Need support with your application? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner to set up a discussion - Rory Hukins - ****** note applications for this position will close on the 28th October 2024.Privacy and collection of your personal informationIf you apply for a position via our website or ******, WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW's Privacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information.#J-18808-Ljbffr