Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Work unit Water Assessment Branch
Job title Director Water Assessment Designation Senior Professional Officer 2
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location Palmerston
Position number 13055 RTF 355170 Closing 28/09/2026
Contact Abbe Damrow on 0436 679 222 or [email protected]
About the agency • https://environment.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355170
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
The Director provides strategic leadership to the Division and the water assessment branch and leads the scientific advice and
assessment of water resources for the sustainable utilisation and management of the Northern Territory's water resources.
Context statement
The Water Resources Division is responsible for the administration of the Water Act 1992 (Act) which provides for the scientific
assessment, monitoring and regulation of the Territory’s water resources, and to deliver policy and advice that promotes the
sustainable use of water.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the water assessment branch to meet Government objectives and division priorities.
2. Manage the scientific assessment, investigation, monitoring and modelling of the NT’s water resources including groundwater,
surface water and water quality, and maintaining scientific standards.
3. Provide scientific assessment and advice to inform water allocation plans, water extraction licences and sustainable water
resource development across the Territory.
4. Develop and deliver scientific program and projects, including financial, technical and progress reports for external and internal
reporting requirements.
5. Lead and manage a team and associated financial, human and physical resources to ensure delivery of responsibilities
within timeframes and allocated budget.
6. Foster and promote scientific collaborations, peer networks and understanding of developments in scientific methods.
7. Advise the Executive Director Water Resources and Chief Executive Officer on all matters relating to water resource
assessment and management in the Northern Territory.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Bachelor degree in Engineering, Applied or Natural Sciences.
2. Proven experience in leadership of a multi-disciplinary team of water scientists and specialists
3. Proven experience in management of complex projects with external project partners and agencies, and an ability to deliver
project outcomes with competing demands and priorities
4. Extensive experience in contemporary tools and methodologies, including industry standards and guidelines for surface water,
groundwater and water quality assessment outcomes.
5. Extensive knowledge of, and experience in water resource management.
6. Proven high level oral and written communication skills and publication record.
7. Ability to develop and retain strong relationships, networks and partnerships with other natural resources professionals.
8. Experience in remote communities and cultural aspects of water resources assessment, monitoring and management.
Desirable
1. Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
2. Experience in water science in tropical and arid environments
