Strategic Dam Safety Expert

4 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeAssetManagement Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Job Title: Specialist Asset Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist Asset Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the future of dam safety across the region.

About The Role

This role will play a central part in shaping the development of modern dam safety management strategies. You will lead innovative projects, build collaborative relationships, and bring technical expertise to asset management through project delivery and oversight.

  • Provide technical expertise as dam safety subject matter expert in asset management through project delivery and oversight of project intent.
  • Program and lead dam safety and other asset class condition inspections, design reviews, engineering analysis and risk assessments across the water supply and drainage portfolios.
  • Develop and review surveillance regimes and respond to, analyse and interpret collected data and physical observations and queries from field staff to determine performance and potential emergency alert levels for dams and other asset classes.
  • Monitor and report on compliance with Regulatory and duty of care obligations for dam safety including management of risk profile data, emergency response plans, operations and maintenance and surveillance/performance status.
  • Monitor and develop maintenance strategies for assets within the headworks portfolio.
  • Manage consultants through project investigations, analysis, risk assessments and project development stage including design.
  • Investigate and develop business cases for small to medium scale risk reduction, renewals and service improvement projects across the Headworks portfolio to balance risk, service delivery and whole of lifecycle cost.
Requirements
  • Tertiary degree in civil or mechanical engineering or similar field.
  • Active engineering registration in a related discipline is required.
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of dam safety management principles.
  • Extensive understanding and experience in dam safety management principles and the Regulatory environment in Victoria.
  • Experience in managing infrastructure assets.
  • Experience and knowledge of good practice in either asset management, project management or asset planning processes, risk assessment and management techniques.
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen skills.
  • Proficiency in the use and application of Asset Management systems.
About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dam safety management, asset management, and project management. They will be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders, and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.



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