Modeller (Hydro-dynamic, Quality and Odour & Corrosion)

We are looking for a Modeller to create and maintain Water (Hydrodynamic & Quality) models, as well as Odour & Corrosion (O&C) models. You will support model creation projects and provide technical assistance in ensuring the end-to-end modelling process is effectively managed. This includes offering business support for relevant modelling platforms and tools.

If you have a strong technical background and a passion for modelling, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure new or updated models comply with regulatory requirements, meeting SWC operating licence obligations and accurately reporting environmental impact from overflows.
• Provide timely analysis and insights from model outputs for regulatory reporting and incidents, ensuring legal compliance with SWC operating licence.
• Manage the development, renewal, calibration, and updates of models based on stakeholder and regulatory requirements.
•  Consult with Major Capital Work Projects to define technical requirements for new models and support the design, delivery, testing, and handover to meet SWC technical and quality standards.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience or proven equivalent industry experience
• Thorough understanding of model services, practices and procedures
• Engineering or science background particularly relevant to water industry
• Project management skills, with the ability to meet project milestones and also SLA deadlines for modelling outputs
• Proven working experience in the use of models to assess system/asset performance, identify performance gaps, set performance targets and benchmarks to support insight led decision making
• Proven technical expertise in creation and maintenance of models for use as a planning support tool to undertake servicing strategies, detailed planning (options reports), investment plans, renewals need assessments (and sizing), operational / shutdown planning, investigation of complaints, compliance reporting etc
• Proven experience in understanding/interpreting business needs and outcomes using modelling platforms/tools to provide information and advice to strategist, planners and other information consumers

Essential Requirements:

• Engineering and/or Science degree qualification
• Relevant post graduate qualifications would be an advantage
• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 
• 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. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 
• 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: 11 May 2025 at Midnight.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.

For any further information please contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au

Working at Sydney Water

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

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