Main characteristics
- Location
- Adelaide, South Australia
- Company
- Randstad
- Salary
- AU$ 86950 - AU$ 96223 /per year
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- engineering
Job summary
job detailsPO2 - Flood Management Officer
Department for Environment and Water
Ongoing contract
Salary - $86,950 - $96,223 + super ...
- Join a specialised, high-performance team who offer flexible as well as part time work arrangements
- Deliver activities and projects in catchments across South Australia from the River Murray to the River Torrens.
- Work with the emergency services, local government and communities on flood management
The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) is committed to providing a highly supportive work environment that values the participation and contribution of every employee in shaping the future of the department.
This is a great opportunity to work in your community within the Department for Environment and Water, working in the flood management team to deliver projects and provide advice and make decisions as the flood hydrology expert. Evaluate information from a range of formal and informal sources, researching the best outcomes and see your decisions become part of the state's flood management.
Randstad are working exclusively with the Department for Environment and Water. This position will be a specialised role providing information and making the decisions relating to flood management.
Your new role:
As the Flood Management Officer, you will be experienced in flood management, hydrology or floodplain hydraulics providing professional recommendations, analysis and advice to the team and community. Your proven research skills and experience will be complemented by your ability to develop documentation which provides solutions.
- Evaluate and gather information from formal and informal sources, organisations and professional networks.
- Provide thoroughly researched written documents that are easy to understand.
- Understand core issues and identify possible solutions.
- Manage projects effectively by defining clear objectives, allocating and closely managing time and resources.
- Maintain good relationships with stakeholders internal and external including emergency services agencies and local government.
This position is a core position in the Flood Management team, providing specialist advice during incidents. As the Flood Management Officer you will need:
- Experience in surface hydrology or flood plain hydraulics and managing stakeholders - essential
- A qualification in engineering, science, or equivalent is essential and emphasis on surface water hydrology or floodplain hydraulics - desirable
- Highly developed communication verbally and written with the ability to positively influence - essential
- National Police Clearance required for the successful candidate.
Benefits you will get in return:
- Enjoy camping? Get free entry into SA Parks statewide
- Hybrid working model with flexible working options to promote work life balance
- Working on projects in catchments across South Australia
- Salary sacrificing options available
- Part time 4 days a week available or compressed working hours
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter and a completed pre-employment declaration
The cover letter should address:
- An example of where you have had to use your technical knowledge and expertise to advise on actions to be taken in a short timeframe.
- An example of your knowledge and/or experience in flood management, hydrology or floodplain hydraulics and relevance for the flood management/emergency management context.
- Provide an example of where you have researched and developed a proposal and presented it to a non-technical audience, either in writing or verbally and gained support for your approach.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the position description please enquire to Jane Barns at [Apply online]. To apply please submit a copy of your CV and cover letter via apply now.
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+.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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PO2 - Flood Management Officer
Department for Environment and Water
Ongoing contract
Salary - $86,950 - $96,223 + super ...
- Join a specialised, high-performance team who offer flexible as well as part time work arrangements
- Deliver activities and projects in catchments across South Australia from the River Murray to the River Torrens.
- Work with the emergency services, local government and communities on flood management
The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) is committed to providing a highly supportive work environment that values the participation and contribution of every employee in shaping the future of the department.
This is a great opportunity to work in your community within the Department for Environment and Water, working in the flood management team to deliver projects and provide advice and make decisions as the flood hydrology expert. Evaluate information from a range of formal and informal sources, researching the best outcomes and see your decisions become part of the state's flood management.
Randstad are working exclusively with the Department for Environment and Water. This position will be a specialised role providing information and making the decisions relating to flood management.
Your new role:
As the Flood Management Officer, you will be experienced in flood management, hydrology or floodplain hydraulics providing professional recommendations, analysis and advice to the team and community. Your proven research skills and experience will be complemented by your ability to develop documentation which provides solutions.
- Evaluate and gather information from formal and informal sources, organisations and professional networks.
- Provide thoroughly researched written documents that are easy to understand.
- Understand core issues and identify possible solutions.
- Manage projects effectively by defining clear objectives, allocating and closely managing time and resources.
- Maintain good relationships with stakeholders internal and external including emergency services agencies and local government.
This position is a core position in the Flood Management team, providing specialist advice during incidents. As the Flood Management Officer you will need:
- Experience in surface hydrology or flood plain hydraulics and managing stakeholders - essential
- A qualification in engineering, science, or equivalent is essential and emphasis on surface water hydrology or floodplain hydraulics - desirable
- Highly developed communication verbally and written with the ability to positively influence - essential
- National Police Clearance required for the successful candidate.
Benefits you will get in return:
- Enjoy camping? Get free entry into SA Parks statewide
- Hybrid working model with flexible working options to promote work life balance
- Working on projects in catchments across South Australia
- Salary sacrificing options available
- Part time 4 days a week available or compressed working hours
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter and a completed pre-employment declaration
The cover letter should address:
- An example of where you have had to use your technical knowledge and expertise to advise on actions to be taken in a short timeframe.
- An example of your knowledge and/or experience in flood management, hydrology or floodplain hydraulics and relevance for the flood management/emergency management context.
- Provide an example of where you have researched and developed a proposal and presented it to a non-technical audience, either in writing or verbally and gained support for your approach.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the position description please enquire to Jane Barns at [Apply online]. To apply please submit a copy of your CV and cover letter via apply now.
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+.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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- experience
3 years
- skills
water engineer, engineer, hydrology, water, floodplain hydraulics
- qualifications
- A qualification in engineering
- science
- or equivalent is essential and emphasis on surface water hydrology or floodplain hydraulics - desirable
- education
Vocational/Professional Qualification
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