First Nations - Project Asset Planner

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 Project Asset Planner (Civil Engineering) and would love to hear from you! Acknowledgement of CountryWaterNSW 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: 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. 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 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. Visit our First Nations programs page for more informatio: Location: We are open to considering having the candidate based anywhere in New South Wales where we have a WaterNSW officeSalary: Starting from $126,780 base + superTenure: 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 decent / 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 qualifications in relevant discipline (civil engineering preferred) or equivalent level of operational experience Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of asset management and lifecycle, cost benefit analysis, risk assessment and application of a risk management framework Experience in working within a team environment to achieve corporate and business unit objectives and maximise operational performance Good verbal and written communications skills, with demonstrated experience in report writing and use of Microsoft Word and Excel Current NSW Driver’s Licence Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities. What you will work on: Undertake planning implementation of the Asset Capital Plan, including facilitating timely and effective prioritisation and initiation of capital works in liaison with stakeholders Ensure project initiations briefs are developed, which effectively define clear needs, objective and benefit statements, battery limits, estimates and terms of reference for option selection Effective liaison with the project delivery team throughout the project lifecycle, including providing timely review of requests for changes to project budget and/or scope for prudency, efficiency, deliverability and priority within the capital plan Act as sponsor’s representative for projects sponsored by Asset Planning within the position’s area of accountability, to provide sponsor’s assurance of effective delivery Negotiation with the project delivery team, in consultation with key stakeholders on project objectives and handover requirements within areas of responsibility and make recommendations to project sponsor for sign off 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 on Please note applications for this position will close on 10th June 2024.