Senior Modeller (Hydraulic and Hydrodynamic)

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Join Sydney Water as a Senior Modeller specializing in Water Hydraulic and Hydrodynamic models. This full time onsite 24 month fixed term role is based in Parramatta and offers an excellent salary package and benefits. You will lead end to end modelling projects, provide technical support for modelling platforms, ensure new or updated models meet regulatory licensing obligations and accurately report environmental impact from overflows, and translate model outputs into actionable insights for regulatory reporting and incident management. The right candidate will have an Engineering or Science degree with 5+ years of experience, strong project management skills, and proven expertise in creating and maintaining planning and investment models. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate end to end modelling, regulatory experience, and stakeholder collaboration, address SLAs and milestones, and include quantified outcomes. Closing date 12 March 2026. For more information contact [email protected].

• Join Sydney Water as a Senior Modeller - creating and maintaining Water (Hydraulic and Hydrodynamic) models. 
• 24 month fixed term contract role based at Parramatta 
• Excellent salary package and range of Sydney Water benefits 

About the Role 

You will lead and provide expert advice on model creation projects providing technical assistance in the end-to-end modelling process. 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. 

• Ensure new or updated models comply with regulatory requirements, meeting our licencing obligations and accurately reporting environmental impact from overflows. 
• Providing analysis and insights from model outputs for regulatory reporting and incidents, ensuring legal compliance with our 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 our technical and quality standards. 

About You: 

In addition to an Engineering and/or Science degree qualification with 5+ years’ experience or proven equivalent industry experience, we are looking for: 

• 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 

Does this sound like you? Apply now. Closing date: 12th March 20226 at 1159 AEST

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need. For more information, you can contact TA Partner [email protected] 

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.  

Why join us 

At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality., fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits.  

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. 

Working at Sydney Water 

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+, 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. 

Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.