Senior Hydrologist

at  Australian Bureau of Meteorology

• Executive Level 1, Ongoing
• $110,115 - $120,760 + 15.4% super
• Melbourne
  We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced hydrologist specialising in communication and engagement to join the Victorian Hazard Preparedness and Response (HPR) team, in the Community Services Group (CSG) at the Bureau of Meteorology as a hydrology communication specialist.
  As a senior hydrologist in the Victorian Hazard Preparedness and Response team your role will be to support state and local Emergency Management during the prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery phases of flooding and related impacts. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering tailored information to the emergency management sector, enabling them to make informed decisions and take appropriate actions. You will be part of a team of hydrologists, meteorologists, and climatologists, who are jointly responsible for enhancing emergency services decision making through accurate and timely communication, including both written and verbal briefings.
  In addition to operational tasks, you will be responsible for routine stakeholder related tasks. These may include building relationships with external customers, supporting Flood Warning Consultative Committees, advising state and local government agencies on floodplain management issues, and participating in continuous improvement activities that improve Bureau products and services, particularly those involved in delivering the Total Flood Warning Service.
  You will have a deep understanding of hydrology and demonstrate a curiosity and comprehensive understanding of how flood impacts on the emergency management sector.
  During extreme weather events, this team is expected to undertake extended working hours.

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