Technical Services Band B: $69,758– $80,726 per annum plus 11.5% statutory superannuation.
About Southern Rural Water Southern Rural Water (SRW) is a Victorian water corporation with nearly 170 staff, managing major dams, weirs, water licensing 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.
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, and tailoring your work schedule to accommodate 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.About the Role 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 for 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 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.
Responsibilities 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 1989 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 unauthorized 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.
Commitment to Diversity 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. We acknowledge 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 disabilities 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: ******
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