Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community?
We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives.
At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.
We are currently recruiting for a Specialist Studies Project Manager (Dam Design & Studies Project Manager / Water) and would love to hear from you!
Acknowledgement of Country WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Our perks and benefits: Aboriginal Support Network Flexible working Work a 9-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave Yearly corporate wear allowance Professional development and educational assistance Remote Area Benefits based on work location A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities.
Location: Parramatta or Hunter Hub
Salary: From $131,851 base + super
Tenure: Full-Time, Permanent
What we are looking for: A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise to our business Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value Tertiary Qualification (bachelor level or above) in Project Management / Engineering or demonstrated equivalent experience, with 5+ years professional experience in Project Management (preferably in asset-based projects) Demonstrated experience in delivering a portfolio of projects (preferably from a client perspective) and/or delivery of standalone or portfolio of projects valued in excess of $2m, meeting time, quality and cost targets Strong analytical and investigative skills and ability to deliver complex dam safety or water infrastructure projects or studies in accordance with established safety, engineering and environmental procedures, and to contribute to continuous improvement. Knowledge of principles and practices of dam design, construction, operation, safety surveillance and maintenance Strong commercial acumen to identify benefits, opportunities and trade-offs to be made when formulating and executing business cases, project plans and contract negotiations What you will work on: Own delivery of agreed outcomes across a portfolio of projects from needs analysis to completion, including recommending and implementing optimal solutions to address the business needs while meeting agreed time, cost and quality objectives and benefits realisation. Manage project performance through monitoring all aspects of project delivery & proactively managing situations that could impact on project outcomes. Ensure all project risks and issues are effectively captured, allocated, managed, actioned, retired and reported throughout the project lifecycle. Drive negotiation and ongoing management of contracts for consulting, construction and any other externally provided services required to enable the delivery of projects. Manage internal and external stakeholders and approval authorities, including community and public consultation processes, planning approval processes ensuring that approvals are obtained in a timely manner. Who is WaterNSW? WaterNSW operates the state's dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state's water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
We're the people taking care of the state's water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.
For full details about this role please review the Position Description.
Need support with your application? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner to set up a discussion - Jasmine Choong.
Please note applications for this position will close on 18th December 2024, 11:59PM.
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