A relevant honours and possibly a postgraduate degree are needed. A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is desirable An MSc in Hydrology or water resource management is becoming increasingly necessary to compete in a popular job area. This is not possible or unlikely The necessary scientific background can be obtained only through study to degree level or beyond. But any experience and relevant work placements would be beneficial. Special entry requirements Numeracy and a good understanding of mathematical modelling and IT programming skills are particularly relevant.
Past experience needs to be relevant.
Technical and scientific backgrounds are helpful. Competition Very competitive as it is a small and specialised field. Promotion is becoming merit based and related to appraisal and performance. This may be possible due to adverse conditions such as drought. Research potential employers thoroughly and be prepared to start contacting them before Christmas.