Senior Technical Officer

Description:

About the Role:

The Senior Technical Officer is responsible for monitoring flows in the 2,500km South East Drainage Network on behalf of the South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board. The position works closely with the Field Officer to maintain a network of hydrometric gauging stations, undertakes flow gaugings and advises on the management of flows to aid in minimising flood damage and meeting the environmental flow requirements of a vast array of wetlands in the region. The Senior Technical Officer will work within a small and dedicated team to operate flow control weirs and regulators, and be responsible for the development of procedures and principles for flow management operations.

This position will suit someone with skills and experience in flow gauging, who understands the importance of maintaining accurate flow and hydrological data and has experience in working around water, in a variety of weather conditions.

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Meaningful and rewarding career
  
  

Contract: Ongoing

Essential Qualifications: Tertiary Qualification in Natural Resources, Hydrography or equivalent

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties
• Current class "C" drivers licence, willingness and ability to safely operate a 4WD is essential
• Demonstrated ability to work alone and be self-reliant
• A current First Aid Certificate is essential
• May require some intra/interstate travel, overnight absences and out-of-hours work
• Boat licence and Coxswain certificate
• Located in Millicent
  
  

Remuneration:

TGO3 $84,159 min - $88,852 max p.a.

Enquiries to:

Matthew McCabe, Environmental Manager, Water Infrastructure and Operations
Matthew.McCabe@sa.gov.au
0436 445 157

Application Instructions:

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.