Graduate Scientist - Water Quality (Term Up To 30 June 2025)

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Graduate Scientist - Water Quality to join our team on a term up to 30 June 2025.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.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.Flexible workingWork a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreementUp to 16 weeks paid parental leaveFertility leaveYearly corporate wear allowanceProfessional development and educational assistanceSalary range starting from $92,081 base + 11% SuperAnd so much more!What you’ll do:

• Undertake allocated activities and work to support projects within the Water Quality Risk & Strategy team.
• Contribute to project delivery, ensure quality of assigned tasks, support strategic programs, and identify improvement opportunities to protect and enhance Water Quality.
• Provide technical support and advice, data analysis and interpretation and support with stakeholder management to contribute to the success of projects.
• Prepare reports for the Water Quality Risk and Strategy team.
• Undertake formal and on the job training and participate in structured placement activities to develop skills across a broad range of areas within WaterNSW.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• An understanding of one or more of the nominated fields:

• Drinking Water Quality management principles
• Aquatic ecosystems, hydrology or hydrogeology
• Risk management principles
• Demonstrated knowledge in project analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret complex information and make reasoned judgements.
• Demonstrated knowledge in reporting on project and/or program progress metrics risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and organisational skills.

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 opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunitiesMore 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.Who is WaterNSW?When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.For more information, please reach out to: Talent Acquisition Partner Azmine Amer at azmine.amer@waternsw.com.auPlease note applications for this position will close on 05 May 2024.Click for - Please note this can only be accessed on the WaterNSW Careers Page.You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.Privacy and collection of your personal informationIf you apply for a position via our website or , WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’s to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information.