The Society updates MSSANZ members on upcoming congresses or Society matters, and provide links to further information on scholarship or employment opportunities provided by our members. The digest will be emailed to the MSSANZ mailing list once per week, or less frequently during quiet times.
The most recent version is available below:
Dear MSSANZ Members,
We’re excited to announce that abstract submissions for MODSIM 2025 are officially open!
Submit your abstract now via: https://www.mssanz.org.au/modsim2025/
- Deadline for abstract submissions: 27 August 2025
- Deadline for full paper submissions: 15 August 2025
We look forward to receiving your contributions and seeing you in Adelaid!
We are delighted to welcome Professor Craig Simmons, South Australia’s Chief Scientist, as our first plenary speaker for MODSIM 2025. A Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and a globally recognised hydrogeologist, Professor Simmons has significantly advanced groundwater science, water management, and sustainability.
Learn more about his work and our plenary program here: Plenary Speakers – MODSIM 2025
We are excited to announce that the Tuesday plenary at MODSIM 2025 will be presented by Dr. Nigel McGinty, Chief of the Human and Decision Sciences Division of the Defence Science and Technology Group. Dr. McGinty will share insights from the division, which is composed of over 290 scientists, technologists, and engineers. This division covers critical areas such as human performance, optimising decision-making, core operations analysis, modelling, simulation, and war gaming, all supporting the design of the Australian Defence Force.
This promises to be an engaging and informative session, and we hope you can join us for this exciting presentation at MODSIM 2025.
Career Opportunities
We would like to bring to your attention a hydroclimate modeller position at Water NSW in Parramatta. The advertisement was inadvertently left off Friday’s digest. Applications for this position close on 14 May, so please act quickly. This is a great opportunity for those interested in this field.
To apply, visit: Water NSW Hydroclimate Modeller Position
CSIRO is currently hiring for multiple roles based in Adelaide:
- Groundwater Science Leader
- Senior Groundwater Hydrologist
- Groundwater Hydrogeochemist
- CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Groundwater Hydrology
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Complex Systems – Aotearoa New Zealand
Te Pūnaha Matatini is offering three 2-year postdoctoral fellowships in their newly launched Modelling for Impact Hub.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to complex systems research in New Zealand, modelling national-scale systems for improved resilience and policy development.
More information: Postdoctoral Fellowships – Te Pūnaha Matatini
Open Call: MSSANZ Water Quality Modelling SIG Committee
The Water Quality Modelling Special Interest Group (WQ SIG) is seeking enthusiastic new committee members!
As a member, you’ll:
- Help set strategic priorities and oversee SIG activities
- Organise MODSIM-related events
- Promote water quality modelling and liaise with MSSANZ
- Support one or more of the six strategic focus areas
Submit your CV and 1-page Expression of Interest to: waterquality.sig@mssanz.org.au by 15 August 2025
More info available in the ToR (attached to the call).
Reminder: HWRS 2025 Abstracts Due 12 May
The Hydrology & Water Resources Symposium 2025 (HWRS 2025) will take place in Canberra from 25–28 November 2025.
Abstract submission deadline: 12 May 2025 at 11:59 PM AEST
Submit via: HWRS Submission Portal
More details: www.hwrs2025.com.au/abstract-submission
Thank you for your continued engagement with the MSSANZ community.
We look forward to connecting with you throughout 2025!
Warm regards,
The MSSANZ Executive Team
www.mssanz.org.au