Hydrologist

Australia is regularly affected by severe weather events, which are increasing in frequency and severity. This is leading to increased impacts for the Australian community.

The focus of the Hazard Preparedness and Response (HPR) function is to strengthen resilience in the Australian emergency management sector. We work with emergency management partners to support disaster preparation, response, and recovery through expert advice, collaboration, and strong relationships.

As a Hydrologist in the HPR Queensland team, you report to the HPR Queensland Manager and will be a key contact for emergency agencies in Queensland, with support roles in NSW and the ACT.

The role involves delivering Bureau products, providing expert advice, and supporting continuous improvement. By connecting weather, climate, and water information to decision-making, you will help partners understand risks, timing, uncertainty, and impacts. You will also collaborate across the Bureau to ensure hazard information is clear, relevant, and embedded in services and communications.

Sound knowledge of hydrology is essential along with complementary knowledge, or ability to develop in meteorology, oceanography, and climatology. You will demonstrate a curiosity and willingness to learn how climate, ocean, weather, and flood impacts on the emergency management sector.

The successful candidate will be committed to supporting the Bureau and our partners outside the scope of standard working hours during severe weather events or peak periods. During such periods, you will contribute to support the needs of our customers and emergency management partners – as such, the successful candidate may be able or required to carry out their duties remotely, with limited supervision.