Assistant Director, Environmental Assets

3 weeks ago


Wodonga, Victoria, Australia Murray Darling Basin Authority Full time
Job Description

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Assistant Director, Environmental Assets. This position will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of strategic projects, investigations, monitoring, budgets, and work plans, with a focus on the Barmah Millewa reach of the River Murray.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and coordination of project teams, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration with external partners. They will also be responsible for ensuring the development and critical review of business cases and asset designs to ensure asset investments meet required levels of service and outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to join the MDBA team and contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia's greatest natural assets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership for, and support delivery of, project(s) within the Barmah Millewa reach of the River Murray.
  • Provide support for the program oversight, governance, and assurance of the planning, design, delivery, and operation of water infrastructure projects for assets such as Fishways, river works, pumps, pipelines, embankments, and environmental regulators.
  • Ensure the development and critical review of business cases and asset designs to ensure asset investments meet required levels of service and outcomes.
  • Provide governance and assurance of asset creation and modification projects, ensuring that implementation reflects contemporary asset management principles and standards.
  • Acknowledge, understand, and manage risk effectively for the River Murray Operations Assets through execution of risk management processes and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative and effective partnerships with key external stakeholders, such as State Agencies, to ensure business objectives are met.
  • Assist in the preparation and documentation of decision-making processes and demonstrate effective prioritization of investment based on anticipated impacts to Levels of Service.
  • Represent River Management Portfolio and/or Assets on committees/taskforces.
  • Assist the team and portfolio with other duties as required.
  • Undertake urgent or high-priority tasks, including acting in other River Management positions as required.
What We Offer
  • A competitive remuneration package, including up to 15.4% superannuation.
  • Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
  • Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
  • Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
  • Being part of an organization that recognizes and values First Nations people and their contribution to our work.
  • Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
  • A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.


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