Team Leader Hydrometrics
Location: Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (Manly Vale), hybrid working supported
Type: Ongoing full-time – 35 hours per week
Company/Organisation: Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, NSW DCCEEW
Start date: Oct/Nov 2025
Job summary:
Are you a proven team leader in environmental data and hydrography, ready to drive impactful programs across government and industry?
Manly Hydraulics Laboratory is seeking to appoint a Team Leader Hydrometrics in an ongoing capacity to lead a high-performing team, deliver complex stakeholder programs, and shape the future of hydrometric services. Both people management and hydrometric experience are required.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team to deliver nationally significant technical and innovative professional services to meet client needs - in water quality, flow, tidal, floodplain and meteorological measurement.
About You:
You will bring:
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a professional services environment: providing direction, inspiration, technical oversight and feedback to team members to achieve project outcomes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to manage large projects and programs with multiple stakeholders
• Significant expertise in hydrography and environmental data, recognised by client organisations.
• Experience in technology appraisal, selection, deployment and application in key measurement fields.
• A collaborative approach to working with government agencies, such as the Bureau of Meteorology, DCCEEW, local councils, and the broader water industry.
Essential requirements:
• A professional engineering or environmental science degree with relevant experience, or other relevant qualifications.
• A valid NSW Driver's Licence and willingness and ability to drive and travel by air and road to remote locations, which may include overnight stays.
To Apply:
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of:
• your resume
• a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role – specifically referring to your demonstrated people management and hydrometric experience.
For more information, the Role Description, and to submit your application refer to:
https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/team-leader-hydrometrics-541937
Applications close Sunday 12 October 2025 at 11:55PM.