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Water Industry Trainee – Full Time – Applications close Sunday 12 January 2025.
Full time, Traineeship position
Standout points for Seek Advert:
- 2-year Full Time Fixed Term contract
- Values driven culture, inclusive and supportive environment.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
Become an integral part of our Recycled Water Treatment Team.
We live in a unique part of the state, with rivers and lakes systems at the heart of the region. We provide an essential service to our local customers, and pride ourselves on the important contribution that we make to the community.
Our people are the key to our success, and this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the efficiency of our networks to meet customer expectations now and into the future.
About the role
The Water Industry Trainee is an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to learn and develop a range of skills to support their completion of a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.
The water treatment trainee will assist in the delivery of maintaining and operating the recycled water treatment plants, water treatment plants disinfection/monitoring plants.
This role will also assist in the implementation of preventable and proactive maintenance program covering all treatment facilities maintained by EGW including equipment, pumps and buildings as well as utilizing monitoring software to ensure network performance is being met.
About you
We are looking for someone with a positive approach and a keen interest in building a career in a role that directly contributes to the successful outcomes of our organisation.
This role would suit a candidate willing to learn, motivated to succeed and achieve a qualification whilst contributing to the organisation.
A full drivers’ licence and ability to participate in a stand-by roster for emergency call-outs is a requirement of this role.
We invest heavily in our people to support their professional development, so we are after a motivated candidate who is the right fit for the team, with a desire to learn and contribute to the success of the Recycled Water Treatment Team.
Apply now!
East Gippsland Water provides an inclusive work environment, offering ongoing professional development opportunities, a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the community and environment in which we live and work.
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, we strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, First Nations People, people with differing abilities, LGBTQI+, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with our community.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter outlining how you can contribute to the team’s success, and outlining your skills and experience against the KEY SELECTION CRITERIA responsibilities of the role.
Applications close Sunday 12 January 2025.
To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description by visiting our website egwater.vic.gov.au/positions-vacant, or by emailing our People & Culture team at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au or on 03 5150 4444.
*Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National
Police Check.
Link: EGW ELMO Cloud HR – Administration – Career – View Job – Water Industry Trainee
Position Description: Position Description Water Industry Trainee.pdf
Managing Director – Full Time – Applications Close 10 January 2025
Posted: 16 December 2024
Closing: 10 January 2025
Location: Mitcham, Melbourne Victoria
Yarra Valley Water, a Victorian Government owned corporation, is one of Australia’s largest water utilities. It delivers essential water and sewerage services to over 2m people and 62,000 businesses daily, managing a $6.3 billon asset portfolio. This includes over 20,000km of water and sewer mains, and over 800km of recycled water mains across a 4,000sq km service area. They are committed to delivering safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible water and sewerage services with a focus on risk and climate for current and future generations.
The corporation is seeking to appoint its next Managing Director, reporting to the Chair and Board of Directors, to lead Yarra Valley Water’s operations, while fostering a constructive culture that is inclusive and purpose-led. This role requires a strong focus on setting the strategic agenda with the Board, working collaboratively with the Victorian Government shareholder and engaging diverse stakeholders to provide services and resources that support community needs and meet regulatory and commercial requirements.
You are a purpose-driven and inspirational leader with significant experience delivering essential services in a regulated, asset intensive industry, ideally in water or a similar sector. You bring a proven track record of leading large, customer-focused organisations and have a clear understanding of operating within a public sector environment. With demonstrated financial acumen, you are passionate about public health, environmental sustainability and intergenerational equity.
Korn Ferry is assisting the Board of Yarra Valley Water with this appointment.
Contact YarraValleyWaterMD@kornferry.com for further information. The closing date for applications is January 10, 2025.
Water Management Officer – Full Time – Applications Closing at midnight Sunday 5th Jan; 2025
Full Time Ongoing
Technical Services Band B: $69,758 – $80,726 per annum plus 11.5% statutory superannuation.
Location: Traralgon
About Southern Rural Water
Southern Rural Water (SRW) is a Victorian water corporation with nearly 170 staff, managing major dams, weirs, water licencing and more from Mallacoota through to the South Australian border. At SRW, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive and contribute to collective success. Through providing a flexible, always safe workplace and promoting employee development, we empower employees to contribute to our strategy of great value for customers and community through excellence in rural water management.
How We Support You
At Southern Rural Water, we recognise and prioritise the wellbeing and fulfillment of our staff members. Here’s what we offer to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience:
- Embrace flexibility: We support various working arrangements including 9-day fortnights, tailor your work schedule to accommodate for school drop off and pick up hours.
- Generous leave provisions: 15 days sick leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave to support you during life’s important moments!
- Health and Wellbeing: Yearly reimbursement of up to $150 per financial year to support you in physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Professional development: We support your growth through a range of internal and external training initiatives and offer study assistance programs to empower you to reach your full potential.
- Employee Assistance Program: Receive comprehensive support for yourself and your family through our employee assistance program.
- Salary sacrifice: Salary sacrifice options for vehicles, equipment, and superannuation to enhance your financial benefits.
- See what else we can offer you on our Careers Page!
About the Role
Have you ever thought about building a career in the water industry? If you are compliance driven, enjoy working in the outdoors, and are eager to put your technical skills to use, the Water Management Officer could be the perfect role for you!
The Water Management Officer will serve as the interface between Southern Rural Water, license holders, and the community, ensuring compliance with the Water Act 1989 and promoting sustainable water use.
This role will be responsible in navigating seasonal challenges, customer demands and ensuring water availability through using a variety of compliance and enforcement tools to guarantee fair and equitable management of a public resource.
This role will be based in the Traralgon Office but will involve working across diverse locations across Upper Latrobe, covering the area from Noojee, Warragul and Ellinbank across to Erica and Traralgon.
As the Water Management Officer, you will adopt a compassionate yet fair approach, applying SRW policies and directives firmly to maintain effective outcomes.
As the Water Management Officer, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Inspect and report on water use and infrastructure relating to licensing activities.
- Undertake meter reading in a timely, accurate and efficient manner, liaising with customers as required.
- Within delegated authority, manage unregulated water systems, including rivers and streams.
- Implement actions outlined in Groundwater and Rivers operations and compliance plans.
- Interpret and apply relevant sections of the Water Act 198 to meet SRW compliance objectives.
About you
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate some of the desired experience and abilities below:
- Ability to work autonomously and with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal skills, including the ability to compile clear, accurate, and detailed reports.
- Ability to interpret and apply sections of the Water Act 1989.
- Excellent investigative skills with demonstrated ability to research and resolve customer and public complaints on alleged unauthorised activities.
- Cert IV In Government Investigators would be highly regarded.
If you are customer focused, compliance driven, and ready to get hands on, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply
Applications should be made online by clicking ‘Apply’ before midnight Sunday 5 January 2025 or by visiting our website: www.srw.com.au
Please take the time to describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities would make you a suitable candidate for this role as part of your cover letter.
A Position Description for this position can be obtained from this link.
Southern Rural Water is committed to diversity and inclusion in employment and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, gender identities and/or sexual orientations.
Southern Rural Water acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters we work with and within, and pay respects to Elders past and present.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact: peopleandculture@srw.com.au
Cultural Liaison Officer – Full Time – Applications Closing at midnight Sunday 5 January 2024
Full Time Limited Term
Business Services Band C: $84,567 – $97,899 per annum plus 11.5% statutory superannuation.
Location: Negotiable across any major SRW offices
About Southern Rural Water
Southern Rural Water (SRW) is a Victorian water corporation with nearly 170 staff, managing major dams, weirs, water licencing and more from Mallacoota through to the South Australian border. At SRW, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive and contribute to collective success. Through providing a flexible, always safe workplace and promoting employee development, we empower employees to contribute to our strategy of great value for customers and community through excellence in rural water management.
How We Support You
At Southern Rural Water, we recognise and prioritise the wellbeing and fulfillment of our staff members. Here’s what we offer to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience:
- Embrace flexibility: We support various working arrangements including WFH, 9-day fortnights, tailored work schedule to accommodate for school pick up hours.
- Generous leave provisions: 15 days sick leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave to support you during life’s important moments!
- Cultural and Ceremonial Leave: Paid leave granted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent to participate in cultural and ceremonial activities.
- Health and Wellbeing: Yearly reimbursement of up to $150 per financial year to support you in physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Professional development: We support your growth through a range of internal and external training initiatives and offer study assistance programs to empower you to reach your full potential.
- Employee Assistance Program: Receive comprehensive support for yourself and your family through our employee assistance program.
- Salary sacrifice: Salary sacrifice options for vehicles, equipment, and superannuation to enhance your financial benefits.
- See what else we can offer you on our Careers Page!
About the Role
Southern Rural Water is seeking a Cultural Liaison Officer to work with us to help build and nurture partnerships with Traditional Owner Corporations across our service area. This position is an identified role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply.
As the Cultural Liaison Officer, you will play an important role in returning water to the Traditional Custodians through water licensing.
You will work within a team that assesses, processes and determines water licences guided by The Water Act 1989. You will help establish processes and ways of working that ensure we meet our legal obligations, whilst ensuring a culturally sensitive approach to water licensing.
As the Cultural Liaison Officer, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Help build strong relationships with Traditional Owner Corporations and Aboriginal communities to support water return initiatives.
- Act as a central contact for Traditional Owner Corporations, facilitating open and respectful communication, preparing informative information to assist knowledge sharing and addressing any concerns or issues that arise.
- Work with decision makers at SRW to ensure process and timelines meet the needs of individual Traditional Owner Corporations.
- Organise and participate in meetings, workshops, and events with Traditional Owner Corporations and relevant stakeholders to advance water return projects.
About you
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate some of the desired experience and abilities below.
- Experience working with Aboriginal communities, professionally or community-based volunteer setting.
- An understanding of the water cycle, how water flows through Country and how it is used to support Country, the environment, irrigated agriculture, and commercial uses.
- An ability to communicate effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds in both verbal and written forms.
- Knowledge of legislation and current policy such as Sustainable Water Strategies, is preferred but not essential.
This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, as per section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
How to Apply
Applications should be made online by clicking ‘Apply’ before midnight Sunday 5 January 2024 or by visiting our website: www.srw.com.au
Please take the time to describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities would make you a suitable candidate for this role as part of your cover letter.
A Position Description for this position can be obtained from this link.
Southern Rural Water is committed to diversity and inclusion in employment and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, gender identities and/or sexual orientations.
Southern Rural Water acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters we work with and within, and pay respects to Elders past and present.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact: peopleandculture@srw.com.au
Team Leader Asset Systems – Full Time – Applications Closing at midnight Sunday 5th Jan; 2025
Full Time Ongoing
Professional Services Band E: $124,230 – $134,454 per annum plus 11.5% statutory superannuation.
Location: Negotiable across SRW major offices of Maffra, Mitcham and Werribee
About Southern Rural Water
Southern Rural Water (SRW) is a Victorian water corporation with nearly 170 staff, managing major dams, weirs, water licencing and more from Mallacoota through to the South Australian border. At SRW, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive and contribute to collective success. Through providing a flexible, always safe workplace and promoting employee development, we empower employees to contribute to our strategy of great value for customers and community through excellence in rural water management.
How We Support You
At Southern Rural Water, we recognise and prioritise the wellbeing and fulfillment of our staff members. Here’s what we offer to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience:
- Embrace flexibility: We support various working arrangements including WFH, 9-day fortnights, tailored work schedule to accommodate for school pick up hours.
- Generous leave provisions: 15 days sick leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave to support you during life’s important moments!
- Health and Wellbeing: Yearly reimbursement of up to $150 per financial year to support you in physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Professional development: We support your growth through a range of internal and external training initiatives and offer study assistance programs to empower you to reach your full potential.
- Employee Assistance Program: Receive comprehensive support for yourself and your family through our employee assistance program.
- Salary sacrifice: Salary sacrifice options for vehicles, equipment, and superannuation to enhance your financial benefits.
- See what else we can offer you on our Careers Page!
About the Role
Southern Rural Water is currently seeking a motivated Team Leader Asset System to lead the management of our assets. If you are an engineer with experience in asset lifecycle management and looking to advance your career, this could be the perfect role for you!
As the Team Leader Asset Systems, you will oversee and lead a team of technical specialists, asset information professionals, and consultants, to ensure the effective management of assets in line with SRW’s Asset Management Policy. Reporting to the Manager Asset Management, you will play a crucial role assisting with the oversight and delivery of key asset management projects and initiatives.
A key focus of this role will be leading the uplift of Asset Information Systems and Data across SRW. You will champion best practices in asset management, foster consistency and excellence in asset related processes, and promote continuous improvement in regulatory compliance, and system efficiency.
This position would suit a proactive leader who is passionate about shaping and advancing asset management practices to achieve high standards.
As the Team Leader Asset Systems, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Assist the Manager Asset Management in overseeing and delivering asset management projects and initiatives.
- Lead the Asset Management team in promising safety and continuously improving its safety culture
- Lead the integration of Asset Management Information Systems (AMIS) with internal systems, including finance, document storage, operational, SCADA, and GIS platforms.
- Ensure timely delivery of asset systems initiatives, including system plans, asset data frameworks, asset management plans, and problem statements, to meet business needs.
- Coordinate asset inspections and scheduled maintenance activities, ensuring effective data collection and collaboration across SRW teams.
About you
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate some of the desired experience and abilities below:
- Qualification: A tertiary qualification in an engineering discipline, making the applicant eligible for full membership of Engineers Australia or equivalent.
- Additional credentials: Qualifications in Asset Management, Project Management, Business Management, Water Industry, or Construction are highly desirable.
- Asset Management Knowledge: A strong understanding of asset lifecycle management and asset management principles, with demonstrable expertise in the field.
- Leadership and Teamwork: Capable of building effective teams, fostering collaboration, and resolving challenges with a supportive and inclusive approach.
- Commitment to continuous improvement: Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of systems and practices, streamline processes, and develop innovative solutions for program development.
How to Apply
Applications should be made online by clicking ‘Apply’ before midnight Sunday 5 January 2025 or by visiting our website: www.srw.com.au
Please take the time to describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities would make you a suitable candidate for this role as part of your cover letter.
A Position Description for this position can be obtained from this link.
Southern Rural Water is committed to diversity and inclusion in employment and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, gender identities and/or sexual orientations.
Southern Rural Water acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters we work with and within, and pay respects to Elders past and present.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact: peopleandculture@srw.com.au
Coordinator Governance and Compliance – Full Time – Applications Closing on 3rd Jan; 2025
Posted: 03/12/2024
Closing Date: 03/01/2025
Job Type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Bairnsdale
Job Category: Administration,Other
East Gippsland Water provide an essential service to customers across our region, priding ourselves on our workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, authenticity and accountability. If you want to apply your skills and develop a career in a customer-focused industry, we would like to hear from you.
Job Description
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the organisation’s governance and compliance.
About the role
We currently have a full-time ongoing opportunity based at our Head Office in Bairnsdale for a suitably experienced candidate to take on the role of Coordinator Governance and Compliance.
In this role you will support the development and implementation of governance, risk and compliance policies, processes and procedures.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- 3-5 years’ experience working in governance and compliance management with regulatory requirements.
- Advanced interpersonal skills coupled with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- An understanding and experience with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Governance systems and processes.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Experience in dealing with sensitive information and maintaining strict confidentiality.
- A positive attitude towards personal development.
We invest heavily in our people to support their professional development, so we are after a motivated candidate who is the right fit for the team, with a desire to learn and contribute to the success of the organisation.
If you are interested in a challenging and fulfilling role we would welcome your application by Friday 3 January 2025.
Apply now!
East Gippsland Water provides an inclusive work environment, offering ongoing professional development opportunities, a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the community and environment in which we live and work.
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, we strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, First Nations People, people with differing abilities, LGBTQI+, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with our community.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter outlining how you can contribute to the organisations success and outlining your skills and experience against the KEY SELECTION CRITERIA of the role.
To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description by visiting our website egwater.vic.gov.au/positions-vacant, or by emailing our People & Culture team at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au or on 03 5150 4444.
*EGW reserves the right to remunerate against a position classification with consideration to skills, experience and qualifications. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.
Desired Skills and Experience
Position Description Coordinator Governance and Compliance
Expressions of Interest Project Managers & Project Engineers – Full Time – Applications Closing: 31st December 2024
Join Our Team at East Gippsland Water
Looking for a change? EGW is in the heart of the Gippsland Lakes, within close proximity to coastal towns, snowfields, national parks & nature trails!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on customers, communities, the environment and the future security of water resources? East Gippsland Water is inviting expressions of interest from dynamic and skilled individuals who are eager to contribute their talents to our dedicated Sustainability and Infrastructure team.
East Gippsland Water provides essential water services to over 22.000 customers across an area of 21,000m2 from Lindenow to Mallacoota and north into Dinner Plain in the High Country.
We deliver a range of residential and retail water services including the provision of water to customers, water treatment, wastewater collection and recycling services, and trade waste services to industrial and commercial customers across the East Gippsland region.
Why come to work at East Gippsland Water?
1. Meaningful Impact: At East Gippsland Water, we are committed to ensuring a sustainable water future for our region. By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in providing essential water services to customers and communities, supporting environmental impact and driving innovation in water management.
2. Community Focus: We take pride in being an integral part of the East Gippsland community. Working with us means supporting and engaging with diverse communities and stakeholders, building strong relationships, and contributing to the well-being and prosperity of the local region.
3. Professional Development: Investing in our teams’ growth is a priority for the organisation. We offer continuous learning opportunities, training programs, leadership development and mentorship to help you enhance and develop your skills and advance your career in the water industry.
4. Collaborative Culture: Teamwork is at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where ideas are valued and every team member has the opportunity to contribute to the achievement of our vision, values and commitments.
5. Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to supporting our employees in achieving harmony between their professional and personal lives.
Careers at East Gippsland Water
We currently have the following opportunities available based at our Bairnsdale Head Office;
*Project Managers
*Project Engineers
How to Express Your Interest:
If you are excited about the prospect of joining a dynamic organisation dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to submit your expression of interest. Tell us about your skills, qualifications and experiences and what motivates you to contribute to the water industry.
Please press apply below to submit your expression of interest or email vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au for more information.
Join East Gippsland Water and be part of a team that is shaping the future of water management in our community. Together we can make a lasting impact.
Application link East Gippsland Water eRecruitment System (peoplestreme.net)
Closes: 31st December 2024
Asset Manager – Full Time – Applications Closing at midnight Sunday 29 December 2024
Full Time Ongoing
Professional Services Band D: $104,556 – $115,271 per annum plus 11.5% statutory superannuation.
Location: Werribee or Maffra
About Southern Rural Water
Southern Rural Water (SRW) is a Victorian water corporation with nearly 170 staff, managing major dams, weirs, water licencing and more from Mallacoota through to the South Australian border. At SRW, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive and contribute to collective success. Through providing a flexible, always safe workplace and promoting employee development, we empower employees to contribute to our strategy of great value for customers and community through excellence in rural water management.
How We Support You
At Southern Rural Water, we recognise and prioritise the wellbeing and fulfillment of our staff members. Here’s what we offer to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience:
- Embrace flexibility: We support various working arrangements including WFH, 9-day fortnights, tailored work schedule to accommodate for school pick up hours.
- Generous leave provisions: 15 days sick leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave to support you during life’s important moments!
- Health and Wellbeing: Yearly reimbursement of up to $150 per financial year to support you in physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Professional development: We support your growth through a range of internal and external training initiatives and offer study assistance programs to empower you to reach your full potential.
- Employee Assistance Program: Receive comprehensive support for yourself and your family through our employee assistance program.
- Salary sacrifice: Salary sacrifice options for vehicles, equipment, and superannuation to enhance your financial benefits.
- See what else we can offer you on our Careers Page!
About the Role
Are you ready to take on a new challenge and lead the implementation of asset management programs? If yes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Southern Rural Water is currently seeking an experienced asset professional to drive the development and implementation of our Asset Management Framework to shape the future of our infrastructure. The Asset Manager will be responsible on delivering key priorities, including the creation of Asset Management Plans and Asset Class Plans to establish robust systems to monitor and optimise asset performance.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring industry best practices and a continuous uplift in asset management practices. This includes optimising decision making processes and shaping our annual, five-year, and twenty-five-year capital and operational budgets.
If you are passionate about delivering innovative asset management solutions and driving impactful outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!
As the Asset Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Implementation of the Strategic Asset Management Plan, including the Asset Management Improvement Plan.
- Developing and implementing comprehensive plans, reports, and tools to support all stages of the asset lifecycle.
- Implement improved asset management processes and practices, providing specialised advice on asset management improvements in alignment with Asset Management Accountability Framework.
- Developing capital investment statements, option analysis and preliminary business cases to drive capital investments.
- Conducting asset condition assessments for civil, mechanical and electrical asset types.
About you
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate some of the desired experience and abilities below:
- Qualifications: A Degree or Diploma in Engineering is essential.
- Asset Management Experience: Proven experience in asset management, with knowledge of water sector assets being highly desirable.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Proficient in engaging stakeholders and clearly communicating asset management concepts and performance metrics to ensure transparency and alignment.
- Project Planning and Design: Capability to plan and develop water sector programs and projects, with engineering or project management background being desirable.
- Communication Skills: High quality written report and presentation skills, with the ability to explain and simplify complex issues for diverse audiences.
How to Apply
Applications should be made online by clicking ‘Apply’ before midnight Sunday 29 December 2024 or by visiting our website: www.srw.com.au
Please take the time to describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities would make you a suitable candidate for this role as part of your cover letter.
A Position Description for this position can be obtained from this link.
Southern Rural Water is committed to diversity and inclusion in employment and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, gender identities and/or sexual orientations.
Southern Rural Water acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters we work with and within, and pay respects to Elders past and present.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact: peopleandculture@srw.com.au
Senior Engineer – Electrical and Control Systems- Full Time – Applications Closing at midnight Sunday 29 December 2024
Full Time Ongoing
Professional Services Band D or E: $104,556 – $130,538 per annum plus 11.5% statutory superannuation. Base salary based on professional experience and qualification level obtained.
Location: Negotiable across SRW major offices of Maffra, Mitcham and Werribee
About Southern Rural Water
Southern Rural Water (SRW) is a Victorian water corporation with nearly 170 staff, managing major dams, weirs, water licencing and more from Mallacoota through to the South Australian border. At SRW, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive and contribute to collective success. Through providing a flexible, always safe workplace and promoting employee development, we empower employees to contribute to our strategy of great value for customers and community through excellence in rural water management.
How We Support You
At Southern Rural Water, we recognise and prioritise the wellbeing and fulfillment of our staff members. Here’s what we offer to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience:
- Embrace flexibility: We support various working arrangements including WFH, 9-day fortnights, tailored work schedule to accommodate for school pick up hours.
- Generous leave provisions: 15 days sick leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave to support you during life’s important moments!
- Health and Wellbeing: Yearly reimbursement of up to $150 per financial year to support you in physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Professional development: We support your growth through a range of internal and external training initiatives and offer study assistance programs to empower you to reach your full potential.
- Employee Assistance Program: Receive comprehensive support for yourself and your family through our employee assistance program.
- Salary sacrifice: Salary sacrifice options for vehicles, equipment, and superannuation to enhance your financial benefits.
- See what else we can offer you on our Careers Page!
About the Role
Southern Rural Water is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineer – Electrical and Control Systems to join our team. If you’re a seasoned electrical engineer looking for your next challenge, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!
As the Senior Engineer – Electrical and Control Systems, you will provide expert technical and specialist engineering advice to support the management of SRW’s assets in alignment with SRW Asset Management Policy. You will play an instrumental role in ensuring the efficient planning, maintenance, and optimisation of SRW assets to meet both customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
As a key member of the Asset Management team, you will lead efforts in planning and preparing pricing submissions, conducting analysis of strategic and project specific assessments, evaluating option assessments, and delivering detailed designs.
Your expertise will contribute to enhancing asset management practices, driving efficiency and fostering continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity.
As the Senior Engineer – Electrical and Control Systems, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Development and implementation of an Operational Technology asset management strategy and policy for SRW.
- Development and implementation of plans, reports and tools for various stages of asset lifecycle management.
- Implement improved asset management processes and practices, providing specialised advice on asset management improvements.
- Providing technical advice for design and construction of infrastructure replacement and service enhancement projects, primarily to ensure that the whole of life of the asset is considered.
About you
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate some of the desired experience and abilities below:
- Qualifications: A Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering is essential.
- Asset Management Expertise: Proven experience developing and implementing asset management strategies aligned with AMAF standards and regulatory requirements.
- Project Planning and Design: Capability to plan and design capital projects within the water sector, with a strong foundation in electrical and control systems engineering and project management.
- Communication Skills: High quality written report and presentation skills, with the ability to explain and simplify complex issues for diverse audiences.
How to Apply
Applications should be made online by clicking ‘Apply’ before midnight Sunday 29 December 2024 or by visiting our website: www.srw.com.au
Please take the time to describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities would make you a suitable candidate for this role as part of your cover letter.
A Position Description for this position can be obtained from this link.
Southern Rural Water is committed to diversity and inclusion in employment and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, gender identities and/or sexual orientations.
Southern Rural Water acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters we work with and within, and pay respects to Elders past and present.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact: peopleandculture@srw.com.au
