Hydrographer Level 3

At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities, and our employees. We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. 

About the Role

The Hydrographer Level 3 role is mostly office based with regular field attendance expected and serves as the technical lead for hydrometric operations. You will provide expert supervision, training, and guidance in the operation, maintenance, and calibration of hydrometric monitoring stations and instrumentation. As the senior hydrometric technician, you will ensure the accurate provision and analysis of specialised hydrometric data and related services across Sydney Water’s water and wastewater networks. A key aspect of this role is enabling a high-performance culture through effective training and coaching, building strong relationships with frontline staff, key stakeholders and external clients, and delivering outcomes despite competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive a high-performance culture through training, coaching, and mentoring, fostering collaboration across teams and clients.
• Prepare hydrometric specifications, technical procedures, schedules, and quality documentation to support hydrometric operations.
• Lead the collection, validation, and supply of hydrometric data from monitoring stations, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Supervise and mentor others in the use of HYDSTRA and other hydrometric tools.
• Influence efficient business decisions, responsible procurement, and successful project outcomes.
• Ensure data delivery deadlines are met, uptime is maintained or improved, and quality standards are achieved.
• Provide technical knowledge on hydrometric data and network performance, responding promptly to data anomalies and analytical requests.
• Drive data quality through supervision and retraining of staff to meet KPIs and agreed standards.

Required Experience & Skills

Extensive experience in the water/wastewater industry and supervising field teams.

Strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders, customers, and delivery partners.

Expertise in hydrometric data measurement, analysis, and innovative reporting methods.

Proven experience in hydrometric data collection, validation, and interpretation.

Ability to translate customer requirements into actionable solutions.

Advanced technical skills in HYDSTRA and MS Excel.

Capability to work in varied field conditions with varied hours, including confined spaces within the wastewater network, heights, and adverse weather.

Excellent communication skills with a focus on mentoring and continuous improvement.

Education & Qualifications

Required

• Diploma in Water Operations (Hydrography) or higher qualification deemed relevant in areas such as Science, Hydrometrics, Engineering, or Data Science.

Desired

• Additional certifications or training in water resource management, environmental monitoring, or data analytics.

Certifications & Licences

Required

• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Confined Spaces Certification.
• General Construction Induction (White Card).

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Closing date: 24^th Nov 2025

For more information, or to request an accommodation information, you can contact sunil.nagarajan@sydneywater.com.au

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too. 

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans. 

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.