Supervising Hydrologist - [Archived Advertisement]

The Bureau of Meteorology (Bureau) is Australia's national weather, climate and water information agency, operating under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. The Bureau's role includes managing Australia’s water information and delivering expertise, products and services to customers in the water sector.

This is an opportunity to lead urban customer engagement and the Bureau's urban water team, to understand the urban customers and deliver on their needs. This role will work closely with major urban customers to conceptualise and lead the implementation of solutions to support their decisions. The candidate will also lead the activities involved in the preparation of regular water resource assessments and annual national water accounts, with an emphasis on urban water systems.

To be successful you will have:

• Excellent leadership skills, including communication, engagement and change management
• An understanding of the urban water sector and its functions, customers and services
• Business acumen and planning skills
• Urban water assessment, analysis and modelling knowledge and expertise

To view the full job details and to obtain further information on our recruitment process and how to apply, refer to our careers website www.bom.gov.au/careers.  Applications are to be lodged online through the Bureau of Meteorology eRecruit system by the closing date.

Please read the selection documentation and if you have any queries specific to this position please contact Amgad Elmahdi on tel: 03 8638 8274 or email a.elmahdi@bom.gov.au .

APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 21 June 2018