Senior Hydrological AnalystFull-time TemporaryDetails: The ACT Office of Water is seeking an experienced and motivated data analyst to join the Water Information Services section to aid in the delivery of the Water Resource Assessment (WRA) project and other research/analytical projects to support water policy development.You will work closely with the Office of Water team of modellers, analysts and policy officers to develop solutions to new and emerging water management issues in the ACT and region.
This role will involve analysing hydrological and climate data, including future climate projections; developing analyses based on policy needs; developing and implementing analytical scripts (e.g.
R); synthesising and communicating outputs and recommendations to a range of audiences, both lay and technical.
This role will also involve designing and undertaking other project development and analytical tasks to support policy around Basin Plan review.
Collaborative work practices and project management will be required, including engagement and liaison with others in ACT Government, other jurisdictions, research communities and other stakeholders.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.Eligibility/ Other Requirements:Tertiary qualification in natural resource management or another relevant discipline.Experience using R; other languages such as Python will also be considered.Experience in hydrological or other environmental modelling.Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of two years.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include:Two-page supporting statement addressing Selection CriteriaContact details of two refereesApplications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
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