Regional Water Quality Adviser - Parramatta, Albury, Dubbo Or Tamworth

Regional Water Quality Adviser - Parramatta, Albury, Dubbo or Tamworth Job No:WaterNSW2582 Location:Parramatta, Albury, Dubbo or Tamworth preferred. Open to anywhere in NSW. Ready to make a splash in your career?  WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Regional Water Quality Adviser   (Full-Time, Permanent) to join our team. 
This is an opportunity to work with an essential  organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. 
This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you'll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Location: Parramatta, Albury, Dubbo or Tamworth are the preferred locations for the role. However, open to considering the candidate to be based anywhere in NSW where we have a WaterNSW office.
Our perks and Benefits: At  WaterNSW , we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines , that's why we offer a load of benefits. 
Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreement
Up to 16 weeks p aid parental leave
Fertility leave
Yearly corporate wear allowance 
Professional development and educational assistance
Attractive s alary range from $112,042 - 134,463 base + super
And so much more!
What  you'll do: Coordinate response to harmful algal blooms based on relevant guidelines and take a lead role in emergency / incident response to manage risk to communities
Responsible for stakeholder engagement for coordinating response to algal alerts including water utilities, regulators, other government agencies, local authorities to coordinate response to algal alerts
Review, prepare and disseminate regional guidelines, algal data and reports providing recommendations based on guidelines to partner agencies, customers and stakeholders in a timely manner appropriate to the intended audience
Analyse and interpret scientific literature and research findings to provide sound advice in relevant fields of scientific endeavour to inform policy and operational decisions on management of water quality to community and customers in a timely manner
Provide expert advice, reporting and support to internal and external stakeholders on regional water quality issues such as, but not limited to, cold water pollution, black water, drought, harmful algae and for the management of drinking water supply

What we are looking for:  Tertiary qualifications in Science or a related field and current NSW Drivers Licence
Demonstrated experience in water resource and / or catchment management, with an emphasis on water quality
Experience in analysing and reporting on water quality or ecological data
Specialised knowledge in one or more of the nominated fields: Water quality (physico-chemical), Water quality (microbial), Aquatic ecosystems, Statistics, Limnology, Catchment and riverine hydrology or hydrogeology and/or knowledge of relevant water quality guidelines including ADWG, ANZECC and Recreations guidelines
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you're required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opport unities for women. Visit ou r WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.
More about our team / culture:
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.
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.au
For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on
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