Dam Safety Manager

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia WaterNSW Full time

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking a motivated, results-oriented and experienced Dam Safety Manager to join our Operations team.

As a valued member of our talented and highly skilled Dam Safety and Engineering Team, you will work on the State's iconic and diverse dams portfolio. As the steward for our dams portfolio, you will collaborate with our industry experts who perform the technical assurance and governance functions. You will have a strong customer focus and experience engaging with key internal and external stakeholders to identify needs, address issues and ensure safety objectives are understood and met.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you'll be supported to build a rewarding career.

Our perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, 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.

Flexible working Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave Fertility leave Yearly corporate wear allowance Professional development and educational assistance Attractive remuneration package And so much more

What you'll do:

Lead the implementation of the dam safety management program in accordance with our ISO55001 compliant Dam Safety Management System (DSMS). You will also manage the implementation of industry good practice to the dams program through the adoption of new and emerging practices and technologies. Delivery of dam safety activities by ensuring dam safety inspections, performance evaluation and risk reviews, investigations and other activities are conducted and completed in agreed timeframes. Identify and initiate in-depth evaluation of dam safety risks and issues arising from dam surveillance activities. Assess and report on dam safety activities against DSMS compliance obligations by monitoring dam safety condition, performance and risk profiles including adequacy of controls, and the improvement of the risk control measures as required. Response to unusual conditions at dam sites in accordance with the Dam Safety Emergency Plans and assume the role of Incident Controller as required. Provide specialist expertise and advice on WaterNSW's Dam Safety Investment Strategies and policies to ensure compliance with the DSMS. Act as the primary interface with delivery teams on dam related projects to ensure that work packages are undertaken to sound technical standards, meeting regulatory requirements and commercial objectives.

What we are looking for:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering along with proven experience in dams engineering and in the safety evaluation of existing dams. Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of dam design, construction, operation, safety surveillance and maintenance. Experience in leading a team of technical staff, providing coaching and mentoring to aid their development and to ensure effective delivery of services. Experience in dam safety risk assessments and development of risk mitigation measures. Proven negotiation and influencing skills to leverage delivery teams and partners' capabilities to deliver good business outcomes. Current NSW driver's licence, willing to travel to the various WaterNSW sites.

How we will support you:

At WaterNSW, we embrace the opportunity to integrate work into our life by having full ownership of our work week. We value getting the job done rather than looking at your work hours.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women.Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities

More about our team/ culture:

We communicate openly and honestly while maintaining respect for each other. This means we get things done. We understand that everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.

Who is WaterNSW?

When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that's where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW's primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.

For more information, please reach out to: Samata Billa at

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