Water Monitoring Team Leader

Location: Hunter Hub Posting Date: 20 Aug 2026 Job Requisition ID: 748 Employment Type: Full Time Employment Term: Permanent Posting End Date: 4 September 2026 Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is currently seeking an experience Water Monitoring Team Lead (Full-time, Permanent) to ensure the efficient operation of critical groundwater and surface water monitoring networks across the Hunter region, delivering trusted data that informs councils, water utilities, government agencies, and communities Our perks and Benefits: At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits. Flexible working Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave Fertility leave Professional development and educational assistance Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location Attractive remuneration $121,185 + Super And so much more! What you’ll do: Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of water monitoring professionals, providing technical guidance, training, work scheduling, and resource coordination to deliver operational excellence. Drive critical infrastructure projects, managing the installation, upgrade, and refurbishment of water monitoring sites, including contractor management and procurement activities. Act as a technical leader and subject matter expert, developing and presenting water monitoring reports, data insights, procedures, and recommendations to a range of audiences. Oversee field operations, ensuring the coordination, verification, archiving, and maintenance of high-quality water monitoring data and monitoring infrastructure across the region. Partner with councils, water utilities, government agencies, and internal stakeholders to deliver trusted water monitoring services that support informed decision-making. What we are looking for: Degree, Diploma, or equivalent experience in Water Operations (Hydrography), Science, Engineering, Asset Management, or a related field. Strong hydrography or hydrometrics expertise, with hands-on experience managing water quality, groundwater and surface water monitoring programs and delivering high-quality environmental data outcomes. Technical expertise in water monitoring systems and databases, with experience using Hydstra highly regarded. Experience collecting, managing, analysing, and maintaining environmental monitoring data, with a commitment to data integrity, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships across councils, water utilities, government agencies, contractors, and internal teams. Who we are: WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW. We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. How we will support you: At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals. When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities . Our commitment & culture: No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public. WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone. Find out more at waternsw.com.au For more information, please reach out to: [email protected] Please note applications for this position will close on Friday 4th September 2026 at 11.59 pm. You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW. 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