Floodplain Mapper Student
Are you currently studying engineering or environmental sciences? Would you like to gain experience in your chosen profession? Fantastic opportunities exist for students to gain employment whilst continuing your studies. Read on to find out why West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is the place for you.
- Full time (40 hours a week) for 500 hours to be completed during the university summer semester break
- Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model based in Traralgon.
About the Role:
We are looking for an engineering or environmental science student looking for real life experience, working on a Flood Study for one of the local catchments within the West Gippsland region as part of the Floodplain Mapping Project within the West Gippsland CMA. As part of this study you will be developing hydrology (rainfall) and hydraulics (flood behaviour) models to determine flood behaviour for a local catchment which will be used to help coordinate flood response, assess potential subdivisions or building proposals and inform future planning schemes amendments.
The Floodplain Mapping Program is a project being run at the West Gippsland CMA to capture flood behaviour in previously unmapped areas or areas with outdated mapping in the Gippsland region. The program identifies priority waterways for which mapping is required and each project involves both hydrology and hydraulic assessment following industry best practice and the methodology adopted for the program.
The work is primarily office and computer-based, however field work may occasionally be required when sourcing information for each study. The final output of each project will be flood maps and their digital datasets, supported by a report detailing the methodology adopted.
What will your typical day look like?
- Prepare project timeline and provide updates on project progress
- Consult with members of the Statutory Planning team and other teams in the organisation
- Use Geographic Information System software to undertake analysis of a site and collect information on site with the occasional field visits as required
- Participate in technical skills training
- Develop a hydrology and a hydraulic model and produce flood maps of a particular West Gippsland waterway
- Write a report on how this flood study was undertaken so that it can be quality assured an potentially used to inform decisions around flood safety and development.
Let’s talk about you:
We are looking for someone who:
- Is currently undertaking or has completed Bachelor of Civil and/or Environmental Engineering (preferred) or Bachelor of Environment and Conservation Science (or similar)
- Has an interest in water studies and has completed units in hydrology, hydraulics or Geographic Information Systems (desirable)
- Has an interest in computers, computer based modelling and problem solving (required)
- Has an interest in storms, weather, water and flooding (desirable)
- Able to work in Traralgon office location.
Why West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority?
We focus our energy on interesting and meaningful work. With a culture of continuous improvement, we are always striving to make a positive difference to our communities and create a healthier environment. We put our people at the heart of what we do and are dedicated to helping them grow their careers and reach their professional goals.
We value flexibility. Work in a way that suits you best, flex time, job share arrangements or work from home. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their team and personal commitments.
We support you to thrive. To support your professional life, we offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including regular events and programs, Employee Assistance Program, leave options, flexible working options, parental leave and return to work support packages.
Next steps:
Sound like the sort of role for you? We’d love to hear from you.
To apply please send your application to recruitment@wgcma.vic.gov.au by 5pm Friday 29 November 2024. More information can be found in the Position Description.
So we can learn more about you, we encourage you to address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description under Item “E”.
If you have any questions or wish to have a confidential conservation about this role please contact Rhain Bateman – Statutory Floodplain Officer at 5175 7871 or rhainb@wgcma.vic.gov.au.
