About Waterfind
Waterfind Services
The Waterfind Advantage
Waterfind Code of Practice
The people behind Waterfind
National Water Brokers
Waterfind is Australia's national water broker. Our team provide a professional brokerage service which enables water licence holders to buy and sell water across major irrigation regions in Australia.
Founded by CEO Tom Rooney, a former citrus grower and Business Manager in regional Australia, Waterfind has been developed to meet the needs of water users by enabling the efficient trade of temporary and permanent water, and providing high quality and timely water market information.
Waterfind facilitates water trade by having a detailed understanding of each of the water markets, and matches buyers and sellers, even if they are hundreds of kilometres apart. On behalf of our clients, we manage the process of completing all the necessary documentation and regulatory approvals to transact the trade, making the process as beneficial and hassle-free for you as possible.
Learn more about how it worksOur services include both online and telephone brokerage, enabling you to trade at any time of the day, or with the reassurance and personal support from a Waterfind broker.
Online Water Brokerage
Our online trading system has been designed so that it is simple and easy to use, giving you access to Australia's largest water market and allowing you to take control of your water trading activities. You can keep track of market prices, trading activity and water availability, and then buy or sell water accordingly.
Registration for an online Waterfind account is free and is available from our website or by contacting our online customer support during business hours on 1800 890 285.
Personal Telephone Brokerage
Waterfind's team of experienced water brokers have the industry knowledge and water trade expertise to help you meet your irrigation requirements - all you have to do is pick up the phone.
Our brokers search the national water market, making or accepting water offers on your behalf according to your particular requirements. With regular phone contact to keep you informed every step of the way, our phone brokerage provides a minimal fuss trading option.
How to trade water with a Waterfind broker
Waterfind Online
Regardless of which brokerage service you trade through, all clients receive access to Waterfind online. The Waterfind website includes an online water trading platform, live and historical water prices and a host of tools and resources to help you make more informed water trade decisions.
Waterfind online services include:- 24/7 online water trading
- Detailed volume and water price sales history
- Regional and national water index reports
- Water industry newsfeeds and email news service
- Trading zone profiles
- Water allocation information
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As a pioneer in the water trading industry, Waterfind has developed a unique and extensive range of services to meet the needs of both buyers and sellers. We are committed towards maximising outcomes for all of our clients by delivering a professional and reliable service, competitive prices and providing current and transparent water market information.
Benefits of the Waterfind service include:
- Professional service
Waterfind is committed to providing a professional and consistent service to all clients, whether you trade online or through a Waterfind broker. To demonstrate and uphold this commitment, we operate according to the Waterfind Code of Practice. - Trading made easy
Our award winning technology makes the buying and selling of water as straight forward and hassle free for you as possible. The Waterfind system automatically handles all regulations, trading rules, contracts and registrations (including government fees) for each of the different trading regions. -
Complete product offering
Waterfind facilitates trading of permanent and temporary water, underground and surface water, as well as high and low salinity water. -
Full market coverage
We cover the major trading regions in Australia, so you have access to the widest possible range of buyers and sellers. More coverage means better prices and faster trades. -
You are in control
Trading through the online system gives you complete control of the trade process. The process is simple and completely transparent, and as it is available 24/7 it provides you with more flexible trading hours. -
Personal service
We are a full service broker. Not only can you complete all trading activities online but we also have a team of experienced water brokers who have a thorough understanding of the various water markets and can trade water on your behalf. -
Value
Our coverage, systems and processes allow us to ensure we are the most competitive in the market. Waterfind is free to join and all our clients receive access to our valuable market intelligence services. -
Market leaders
Waterfind has developed Australia's largest water trading market place. In 2006 we were winners of the Water Industry Alliance "Innovation Awards" and we continue to develop systems and technology that ensure we remain at the forefront of water trading. -
Security
You can trade with complete confidence knowing that every transaction is safeguarded using the latest available online security. There is no requirement for money transfers to be completed online and all funds are held in independently audited trust accounts. -
Independence
Waterfind Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian company and is governed by an independent Board of Directors. We are solely an intermediary for water trading and we do not engage in buying or re-selling of water rights.
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WATERFIND CODE OF PRACTICE
In the absence of a regulatory body for the water trading industry, Waterfind self regulates by operating to the Waterfind Code of Practice, which outlines our commitment towards delivering responsible and credible water trading activities
The Waterfind code of Practice:
- All water transfer activities are conducted through an independently audited trust account
- Waterfind Precludes brokers from being involved with buying and reselling of water rights
- Procedures are in place to protect the rights and interests of clients and ensure the delivery of consistent and quality service with every water trade we execute
- All Waterfind brokers undergo ongoing training
Waterfind comprises of a team of 28 professionals, who operate in trading, policy and IT departments to make sure that your trades are settled as quickly and professionally as possible. Some of the key people at Waterfind include:
Tom Rooney (view full bio)
Founder / Chief Executive Officer
Member of the Water Industry Alliance
Tom Rooney has been involved with the water brokerage industry since 1989. Tom’s trading knowledge was first gained through his family real estate business which was instrumental in commencing the trading of water allocations on behalf of Riverland growers in the mid to late 1980’s. Tom later went on to form TH Rooney Water Brokerage and was involved with the transfers of river and underground water licenses. As the water industry grew in complexity Waterfind Pty Ltd was created. Tom’s motto for Waterfind is to "make water trading easy". Tom is also Treasurer of the Waterfind Environment Fund - a not for profit association dedicated to improving the health of Australian River Systems.
Dr. Mark Siebentritt
Operations Manager
Mark is an ecologist by trade, and was appointed as the Operations Manager at Waterfind in November 2007. Prior to joining Waterfind, Mark was the Chief Executive of the Waterfind Environment Fund and has worked in a number of positions at the Murray-Darling Basin Commission between 2002 and 2006. Mark was the lead author in the United Nations sponsored Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, which from 2001 to 2005 assessed the consequences of ecosystem change for human well-being.
Stuart Peevor
Policy Manager
Stuart has a Bachelor of Environmental Management and is due to complete his MBA at the end of 2008. Stuart has worked in a range of positions within the water industry relevant to National water reform, policy development, regulation and pricing and environmental accounting.
Donna Carmody
Trade Manager
Donna is responsible for the processing of water trades. In doing so she is involved in regular liaison with our clients, water authorities and various government departments to instigate timely and reliable water transfers. Prior to joining Waterfind, Donna worked in retail at WC Penfold, before moving to SA to open and operate the Penfold Corporate Office.
Water Brokers
Daniel Arevalo
Daniel has an extensive career in client service and IT sales. Daniel has qualifications in sales, Social Sciences and Accounting. His interests include reading, history, playing and watching sport.
Phillip Down
Through his experience as a dairy farmer in Meningie, South Australia, Phillip has a strong affinity with the farming community and the lifestyle it offers. Phillip has tertiary qualifications in business and farming technology. Phillip also has an interest in sustainable farming methods and is passionate about farming life.
Macgregor Greer
Mac comes to Waterfind with background and qualifications in IT, marketing and real estate. Mac is also a farmer and land owner on Australian East Coast. Mac's business background and deep understanding of the issues facing growers and irrigators today is being put to good work by helping his fast growing client base. Mac spends his Waterfind-free time with his family, sailing and cycling.
Alister Walsh
Alister has an extensive background in agribusiness, which began on his family property in Wentworth, South West NSW. Alister completed a Bachelor of International Agribusiness at the Univertsity of Adelaide, and is particularly interested in sustainable agriculture and holistic management practices.
David Webster
David is responsible for providing water brokerage and help desk support for Waterfind online clients. Prior to joining Waterfind David has worked within client management for financial services and was also involved in the development of a wool based online trading system in New Zealand.