This is a chance to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.  This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career. 

Our perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.  

• Flexible working  
• Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreement
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave 
• Fertility leave 
• Yearly corporate wear allowance  
• Professional development and educational assistance  
• Salary range $138,990 - $166,803 + Super
• And so much more! 

What you’ll do:

• Lead the management and delivery of the Local Water Utilities (LWU) dam safety services program, undertaking  dam safety risk assessments for regional Councils across the state.
• Lead, mentor and grow dam safety risk assessment capability within a newly formed team, embedded in WaterNSW.
• Develop and implement processes, procedures and frameworks that underpin successful delivery of services for the dam safety services program.
• Plan and facilitate risk analysis, evaluation, and risk review workshops for Council’s declared dams to meet their regulatory requirements.
• Prepare risk assessment and risk review reports for Councils, following ANCOLD risk assessment guidelines.
• Develop and implement a quality assurance process, governing the review and approval of all deliverables, to meet the required standards. 
• Provide accurate, insightful, and timely reports on the LWU dam safety program schedule, and managing performance within the program’ KPIs.
• Effectively collaborate with stakeholders in State and Local Government to prioritise the delivery schedule while managing expectations.

What we are looking for:  

• Bachelor degree or higher in Civil Engineering, or other related engineering discipline as deemed appropriate
• Extensive experience in dams engineering and safety evaluation of existing dams.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing risk assessments.
• Experience integrating risk management practices into day to day activities.
• Experience in dam design, construction, operation and maintenance.
• Working knowledge in the application of ANCOLD guidelines on risk assessment.
• Proven risk management and technical engineering knowledge of policy and regulatory requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant Australian and International codes and standards.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to interpret data and information and make sound judgements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate to technical professionals, client groups, regulators and the public, including reports, addressing forums and providing and interpreting technical information.
• Willing to travel and work at various sites within NSW.
• Current NSW driver’s licence 

Who is WaterNSW? 

When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.  

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