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Data Analyst – Water Systems Planning & Operations Jobs in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia at Hays
Title: Data Analyst – Water Systems Planning & Operations
Company: Hays
Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Data Analyst – Hydraulic Modelling :: Contract :: Adelaide
Your new company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading South Australian Government organisation within the Production and Treatment division, supporting critical water infrastructure across metropolitan and regional areas. You'll be part of a highly collaborative Operations Control team, contributing to essential services that directly impact communities and system resilience across the state.
Your new role
As a Water Systems Planning & Operational Data Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting water supply operations through accurate data analysis, modelling, and reporting. You will focus on strengthening system readiness while addressing a backlog of data quality and analytical tasks.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and validating demand forecasts, hydraulic models, pump configurations, and system logic
- Monitoring short-term weather trends and heatwave risks to support operational readiness
- Improving data quality through validation, backfilling, and bulk updates across systems
- Managing system and asset configuration changes across operational platforms
- Developing and maintaining dashboards, reports, and operational procedures
- Collaborating with planners, operators, and controllers to ensure alignment between data, models, and real-world operations
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience within the water industry (exposure to organisations such as Oricon or Stantec is highly regarded)
- Strong data analytics skills with experience handling large, complex operational datasets
- Experience working with hydraulic modelling tools and methodologies
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to improve data quality within operational environments
What you'll get in return
- Initial 6-month full-time temporary assignment through the SA Government Panel
- Opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure and community services
- Collaborative team environment within a respected government organisation
- Central Adelaide location (Victoria Square)
- Competitive hourly rate
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV on [email protected] or call me now on +61 8 7221 4182.
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