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To provide a facilitation and support role in the development of water delivery solutions using hydrological and water balance models as well as geographic information systems that solve complex water supply problems to maximise regional water security and ensure the efficient and effective integration of urban, industrial and rural water supply planning and management in South East Queensland.
Job details
Your Key Accountabilities
1. Provide advice on matters relating to practices and procedures, to solve water delivery problems involving hydrologic and water supply and demand balance considerations.
2. Establish and maintain hydrologic, pipe network models, water supply and demand balance models and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to optimise supply arrangements and regional water security.
3. Identify opportunities to improve water supply delivery.
4. Develop and maintain constructive working relationships and networks (both formal and informal) with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
5. Facilitate and participate in meetings to negotiate with water service providers and regulating agencies to optimise the development and management of water supplies in the regional water grid.
6. Participate in multi-disciplinary teams established to align water delivery solutions with the regional needs.
7. Prepare reports, work programs, budgets, briefings, correspondence and submissions on relevant project activities.
Are You the Right Person for the Job?
You will be assessed on the basis of relevant, proven experience or capacity in the following criteria, please ensure that you address each criteria in your application:
1. Experience in problem solving and the ability to develop solutions to water supply problems involving hydrologic and hydraulic (pipe network modelling) assessments and water treatment processes.
2. A demonstrated knowledge of water supply theory and practice, and a level of specific knowledge and experience or a demonstrated ability to acquire this specific knowledge and experience adequate to establish and maintain hydrologic and hydraulic models and Geographical Information Systems.
3. Demonstrated ability to participate in teams, particularly multi-disciplinary/agency ones, and manage projects to meet deadlines and deliver practical outcomes.
4. Sound presentation and written communication skills.
5. A knowledge of or a demonstrated ability to acquire knowledge of policies, standards, and legislation relevant to the planning and management of water services in Queensland.
Position Courtesy of www.jobs.qld.gov.au please refer to the website for further details and how to apply.