Job opportunities
Do you see yourself working alongside this team?
Streamology currently has the following positions available
If this sounds like you, please get in touch!
Waterway Specialist - Geomorphologist
What is Streamology’s story?
Streamology was founded in 2014 by Dr Geoff Vietz as a niche consulting company focused on the science and management of waterways, wetlands, estuaries and catchments. The foundations of the company come from two decades of consulting and academic experience, and recognition of the gap between the two. We seek to provide knowledge, leadership and inspiration for the management of waterway landscapes that engenders positive social and environmental change.
With strong ties to universities, and a focus on strategic solutions, Streamology is considered an industry leader in the integration of current knowledge to pragmatic approaches and solutions that make a difference to the way we manage our water and waterways. We straddle the divide between research and practice. We develop methods, frameworks, monitoring programs, designs and strategies, and apply these to projects throughout Australia for both urban and rural settings.
With so many interesting projects flowing in we are seeking people to join us to help build a high performing team of curious, courageous, fun and hard-working professionals who are passionate and want to make an impact on our precious natural environments.
What is the position?
This position forms a core element of the Streamology consulting team. The position allows the right candidate to influence the direction of not only the company, but to also play a fundamental role in achieving the outcome of healthier waterway environments.
The position is required to manage projects and respective team members, liaise with clients, and contribute to the delivery of projects. This position will cover a broad spectrum of projects with a specific focus on fluvial geomorphology, waterway science, strategy, monitoring and assessments, environmental flows, and the management of physical form and functioning. Projects include both rural and urban waterway settings.
Ultimately, it’s a position that allows you to influence the way waterways positively shape our industry and our landscapes. This position allows the right candidate to: make a difference to the management of water, waterways and catchments; be integral to shaping the direction of a vibrant and growing company, and; choose to live in either Melbourne or the vibrant regional town of Bright, northeast Victoria.
What are Streamology’s culture and values?
Streamology is a small company experiencing rapid, organic growth – the industry seems to appreciate what we are looking to achieve. As a result, there’s always a lot to do. Things move fast, we get overloaded and we need to work as a team to make the best decisions on a host of project and business-related challenges. You will not be a passenger, instead you will be integral to driving this success. We believe in doing things differently, challenging current paradigms, and daring greatly, and we know that we will get some things wrong. We learn from these mistakes, never allocate blame, and look to the root cause of the issue. Then try again with improvements. We are energised by this continual innovation and working in an adult environment where we minimise policies and procedures, placing the utmost responsibility and trust upon each of us at the individual level. We are not Netflix, but we appreciate the central tenet to their culture: people over process (this is worth your time: https://jobs.netflix.com/culture). Can this make the ultimate Stream Team?
What could you be doing each week?
Geomorphology of waterways and landscapes including desktop and field assessments, development of methods, monitoring, categorisations, strategies and conceptual designs (through to functional and detailed design if appropriate)
Environmental flows/streamflow investigations, monitoring and assessments (both rural and urban environments)
Project management, including managing clients, teams (internal and sub-consultants) and budgets.
Spatial analysis and mapping (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS)
Producing specialist mapping and interpretation for waterways using UAV technology
Undertaking fieldwork in rivers and wetlands in rural or urban environments
Coordinating logistics for field trips compromising a multitude of stakeholders and equipment
Traveling within Victoria and throughout Australia, and working remotely
Working with team members to help them achieve results and meet deadlines
Crunching data to work out the ‘what’ and ‘why’ (e.g. excel, R)
Producing high quality technical reports, and presenting findings, with the goal of distilling complex concepts into the important, simple messages
Relationship development with new and existing clients across the private and public sectors to continually develop the business for ongoing work
Effectively managing your time – we work in a fast-paced environment and the goal posts can change.
Developing winning proposals that highlight our point of difference
As part of this role and conditions of employment with Streamology you will be required to:
Work in a satellite office in Melbourne (if relocation to Bright is not an option)
Travel to Bright for team development, training and other work as required (where we will try to keep this to a minimum, it will be required)
Travel long distances for field work and client meetings outside of standard working hours
What do you need for this role?
Essential
Appropriate qualifications commensurate with the role requirements as approved by Streamology
Up to 5 years relevant experience including managing projects
Understanding of the consulting business model and what drives success in this space
A team player, flexible attitude with a will and ability to get the job done
A strong understanding of the modelling process required for complicated and complex systems, with demonstrable experience using relevant modelling applications and interpreting their results
An ability to think about waterway systems at a range of scales
The ability to interpret and distil in verbal and written form
A willingness to learn and tackle problems differently both on client-facing, as well as internal business challenges
Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, strong personal values and ethics
Technical abilities, or the aptitude and willingness to learn, geomorphology, hydrology, hydraulics, spatial analysis and numerical data analysis
Ability to operate at all times with a safety mindset
A current drivers licence
Desirable
A general level of fitness to ensure the ability to undertake fieldwork in sometimes challenging terrain and a range of weather conditions, including but not limited to walking reasonable distances on uneven ground and carrying equipment into field sites
Knowledge of the academic/research sector and how this is integrated into management
Knowledge of the intricacies of the public sector and consulting opportunities
Experience operating Drones
Experience using UAV software (e.g. Pix4d) and producing detailed outputs using this software
What’s in it for you?
The opportunity to contribute to industry-changing approaches to managing water and waterways
The chance to shape and grow a young and dynamic company
A fun, engaging, and fast-paced workplace
Flexibility to enjoy your lifestyle and the environment in which we live
An idea meritocracy that values your opinions and ideas - lateral thinking, vision and foresight is highly valued at Streamology
A flat structure, we are a small boutique company that is open and honest with each other all the time
A safe working environment
Where will you sit?
Either Melbourne or Bright (preferable). With work throughout Australia (or in a café, or on the side of a river, or wherever you feel you are most creative and productive).
Remuneration
Remuneration is commensurate with skills and experience.
How to apply?
Applications to be sent via email to admin@streamology.com.au by Friday 10th January 2020, with the following;
Waterway Specialist/ Geomorphologist Application in the subject line
A cover letter that tells us about you and what you can bring to Streamology
Your CV with relevant projects and experience
Detail your experience and passion for working in the water and waterway space.
For further information download the Position Description here or phone Dr Geoff Vietz on 0421 902 970.
Waterway Specialist - Environmental Scientist
What is Streamology’s story?
Streamology was founded in 2014 by Dr Geoff Vietz as a niche consulting company focused on the science and management of waterways, wetlands, estuaries and catchments. The foundations of the company come from two decades of consulting and academic experience, and recognition of the gap between the two. We seek to provide knowledge, leadership and inspiration for the management of waterway landscapes that engenders positive social and environmental change.
With strong ties to universities, and a focus on strategic solutions, Streamology is considered an industry leader in the integration of current knowledge to pragmatic approaches and solutions that make a difference to the way we manage our water and waterways. We straddle the divide between research and practice. We develop methods, frameworks, monitoring programs, designs and strategies, and apply these to projects throughout Australia for both urban and rural settings.
With so many interesting projects flowing in we are seeking people to join us to help build a high performing team of curious, courageous, fun and hard-working professionals who are passionate and want to make an impact on our precious natural environments.
What is the position?
This position forms a core element of the Streamology consulting team. The position allows the right candidate to influence the direction of not only the company, but to also play a fundamental role in achieving the outcome of healthier waterway environments.
The position will be required to assist with the management of projects, liaise with clients, and contribute to project inputs including the application of hydrologic, hydraulic and GIS knowledge and skills. This includes incorporating geomorphic, ecological and social considerations. The diversity of projects for this position will be across Streamology’s realm of projects in both urban and rural settings.
Ultimately, it’s a position that allows you to influence the way waterways positively shape our industry and our landscapes. This position allows the right candidate to: make a difference to the management of water, waterways and catchments; be integral to shaping the direction of a vibrant and growing company, and; choose to live in either Melbourne or the vibrant regional town of Bright, northeast Victoria.
What are Streamology’s culture and values?
Streamology is a small company experiencing rapid, organic growth – the industry seems to appreciate what we are looking to achieve. As a result, there’s always a lot to do. Things move fast, we get overloaded and we need to work as a team to make the best decisions on a host of project and business-related challenges. You will not be a passenger, instead you will be integral to driving this success. We believe in doing things differently, challenging current paradigms, and daring greatly, and we know that we will get some things wrong. We learn from these mistakes, never allocate blame, and look to the root cause of the issue. Then try again with improvements. We are energised by this continual innovation and working in an adult environment where we minimise policies and procedures, placing the utmost responsibility and trust upon each of us at the individual level. We are not Netflix, but we appreciate the central tenet to their culture: people over process (this is worth your time: https://jobs.netflix.com/culture). Can this make the ultimate Stream Team?
What could you be doing each week?
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Spatial analysis and mapping (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS)
Some project management and assistance with project management
Travel within Victoria and interstate, including remote office and fieldwork
Crunching data to work out the ‘what’ and ‘why’
Producing high quality technical reports, and presenting findings, with the goal of distilling complex concepts into the important, simple messages
Undertaking fieldwork on catchments, rivers and wetlands in rural or urban environments
Developing winning proposals that highlight our point of difference
Effectively managing your time – we work in a fast-paced environment and the goal posts can change
Working closely and clearly communicating with clients
As part of this role and conditions of employment with Streamology you will be required to;
Work in a satellite office in Melbourne (if relocation to Bright is not an option)
Travel to Bright for team development,training and other work as required (where we will try to keep this to a minimum, it will be required)
Travel long distances for field work and client meetings outside of standard working hours
What do you need for this role?
Essential
Appropriate qualifications and between 1 - 3 years practical experience commensurate with the role requirements as approved by Streamology
A team player, flexible attitude with a will and ability to get the job done
Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, strong personal values and ethics
An ability to think about waterway systems at a range of scales
The ability to interpret and distil in verbal and written form
A strong understanding of the modelling process required for complicated and complex systems, with demonstrable experience using relevant modelling applications and interpreting their results
A willingness to learn and tackle problems differently both on client-facing, as well as internal business challenges
A general level of fitness to ensure the ability to undertake fieldwork in sometimes challenging terrain and a range of weather conditions
Ability to operate at all times with a safety mindset
Current driver’s licence
Desirable
Understanding of the consulting business model and what drives success in this space
Knowledge of the intricacies of the public sector and consulting opportunities
An awareness of academic/research knowledge and how this is integrated into management
Experience operating UAVs
Experience using Pix4d and producing detailed outputs using this software
What’s in it for you?
The opportunity to contribute to industry-changing approaches to managing water and waterways
The chance to shape and grow a young and dynamic company
A fun, engaging, and fast-paced workplace
Flexibility to enjoy your lifestyle and the environment in which we live
An idea meritocracy that values your opinions and ideas - lateral thinking, vision and foresight is highly valued at Streamology
A flat structure, we are a small boutique company that is open and honest with each other all the time
A safe working environment
Where will you sit?
Either Bright (preferable) or Melbourne. With work throughout Australia (or in a café, or on the side of a river, or wherever you feel you are most creative and productive).
Remuneration
Remuneration is commensurate with skills and experience.
How to apply?
Applications to be sent via email to admin@streamology.com.au by Friday 10th January 2020, with the following;
Environmental Scientist Application in the subject line
A cover letter that tells us about you and what you can bring to Streamology
Your CV with relevant projects and experience
Detail your experience and passion for working in the water and waterway space.
For further information about the role phone Dr Geoff Vietz on 0421 902 970 or download the Position Description here