Deputy General Manager Asset Operations and Response - [Archived Advertisement]
Yarra Valley Water (View other jobs from this organisation)
- Make a positive difference for communities and the environment
- Join an inclusive, flexible and award-winning culture
- Be part of a collaborative and high-performing senior leadership team
Yarra Valley Water is one of Australia’s largest water utilities, supplying water and sanitation services to two million Victorians and more than 58,000 businesses. Managing a $5.4 billion asset portfolio, the organisation covers about 4,000 square kilometers. Servicing more than 30% of Victoria’s population every day, customers are at the centre of everything they do.
The organisation has a commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and work to advance the Sustainable Development Goals is ongoing and aligns with the business strategy. In partnership with their diverse customer base, Traditional Custodians and other stakeholders, they are focused on building inclusion and connection to help create a more resilient, prosperous community. A values-based organisation, their workforce of over 800 reflects the diversity of the community in which they serve. With an ongoing commitment to being a high-performing organisation with a focus on excellence, heart and collaboration it’s no wonder they have a reputation as a great place to work.
Reporting to the General Manager Asset Services, the Deputy General Manager Asset Operations and Response will oversee efficient and effective operation of all field assets to meet defined levels of performance. Additionally, you will ensure delivery of modern, responsive and customer-focused services and solutions relating to infrastructure and customers. With a focus on operational excellence, compliance and environmental stewardship, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team to achieve extraordinary results for the business and community. You will take a multi-faceted view of what excellence looks like, with technology, process refinement, and workforce planning all being part of your strategy for achieving operational excellence.
To be successful in this role you will be a proven people leader with the firm belief that humans are at the heart of solutions for how we run our network and customer operations. You will have a fundamental understanding of resilience planning, and risk management and mitigation, as well as an appreciation for how water and sewer networks work. With exceptional written and verbal communication skills, you will be an effective advocate for continuous improvement and adaption, engaging with stakeholders at all levels to ensure we continue to push the boundaries on service excellence while supporting our people, assets, customers and communities to be more resilient to the impacts of climate change and other risks. With experience in a Utilities business or aligned sector, your expertise in managing dynamic and complex portfolios of work will enable you to drive success in this role.
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To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Carla Bent on 0422 582 992 or Jarrod McLauchlan on 0407 808 517.
Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
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Applications close at 11:59pm on 31st of October.
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 31 Oct 2024
- Location:
- VIC - Mitcham
- Work Type:
- Full Time
- Category:
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Assets/Auditing
Management/Operations
Risk Assessment/Management
Water
Water Operations