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Hydrometric Officer with Seqwater, QLD

AHA Services - 27 November, 2024

Job no: 499232
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Mt Crosby
Salary range: $104,668.84 p.a. plus 12.75% superannuation
Application Closes: 11:55PM AEST, Tuesday, 10th  December 2024

If you’re looking to grow your career in Hydrometrics, then this field based role with Seqwater may just be your answer! 

About Seqwater

Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water—we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.

As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.

As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we’re embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.

Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise – Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.

If you want to be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of water management, now is the time to join Seqwater.

Join us as we embark on a multi-year program to improve operational reliability and build operational excellence in the services we deliver.

About Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Hydrometric Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the provision of high- quality field data acquisition via telemetry and manual collection for operational reporting programs

Key responsibilities:

  • Deliver routine operation and maintenance programs for Seqwater’s Hydrometric and Dam Safety network as assigned, to meet organisational and regulatory requirements, including the ALERT flood management system, Resource Operations Licence (ROL) and Water Quality Monitoring and Reporting Framework.
  • Use Seqwater’s database tools to critically evaluate, edit and archive hydrometric data regarding its reliability and suitability for use, ensuring that all scientific data and metadata is incorporated into the appropriate database.
  • Use specialist Hydrometric and calibration instrumentation, reagents and database tools to test, calibrate and verify in-situ instrumentation.
  • Undertake scientific sampling in accordance with procedures, standardised instructions and task specific guidelines.
  • Assist in preparing scientific correspondence, reports, data and submissions for Seqwater and external clients and ensure actions are completed in a timely manner.
  • Contribute to the development of initiatives to promote reliable, safe and consistent approaches to hydrometric and environmental monitoring throughout Seqwater.

As part of the Hydrometric Services team you will be responsible for maintaining a diverse range of hydrometric equipment for a both internal and external stakeholders this role is critical into ensuring the quality and accuracy of Seqwater’s Hydrometric data. Our monitoring programs cover:

  • Essential early flood warning services
  • Bulk drinking water storage and operational supply
  • Environmental compliance
  • Catchment Water Quality monitoring
  • Irrigational supply systems
  • Dam safety equipment

Hours and Locations

This role will be based at Mt Crosby working Monday to Friday. However, there may be occasional on-call work (weekends/evenings) if required.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess: 

  • Relevant specialised qualifications suited to the role, such as science, engineering or instrumentation or diploma of water industry operations (Hydrography) are desired but not mandatory
  • Unrestricted Driver’s Licence for a car
  • Advanced 4WD training, and Commercial vessel operations are desired but not mandatory
  • Experience working with Quality management systems
  • Ability to swim, assess field situations and work safely in an outdoor environment

This position has a salary starting at $104,668.84 plus 12.75% superannuation and is a permanent full-time role.

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.

For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page.  We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen  –  https://www.linkedin.com/company/seqwater/

If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Work For Us? 

At Seqwater we care.  

We offer competitive pay and job security while prioritising the health and wellbeing of our employees through initiatives such as immunisation programs and skin checks. Our flexible hybrid working options help you balance your career with your personal life. 

You’ll benefit from discounted memberships, ongoing professional development opportunities, and generous leave options, including the ability to purchase additional leave. 

At Seqwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity, ensuring everyone feels included, respected, and treated fairly. 

To apply
Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button on the Careers Page

Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Tuesday, 10th  December 2024
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au

Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email