Sustainability Project Officer

2 year fixed term position
- We provide an environment where people can belong, learn and grow**:

- Contribute to a sustainable Lower Hunter for future generations

We are seeking a Sustainability Project Officer to join our Strategy and Engagement Division.

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other.

At Hunter Water we fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

We are embarking on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:
Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

- Additional Public Holidays, RDOs
- 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
- Paid Community Service Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
- Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

- Fitness passport
- Access to discounted health fund and health services
- Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

- Fixed term contract until June 2027
- 35 hour working week**:

- Reward and Recognition Program
- Base salary of $81,809 plus Superannuation

**The Opportunity**

As the Sustainability Project Officer you will assist in implementing the Residential Enduse Insights Program (REUP). The REUP will deploy digital water meters to collect and analysis detailed data on customer behaviour and water consumption to enable a better understanding of customer demand to optimise water conservation programs.

**What you'll do**:

- With the support and guidance of the Water Conservation Coordinator engage service providers to deliver critical aspects of the overall program including participant recruitment, water efficient technology surveys and data analytics.
- Liaise within internal business units to ensure that appropriate constraints and opportunities are considered in the engagement of service providers.
- Support the reporting and investigation of water conservation initiatives being implemented by Hunter Water.
- Assist the broader division as required such as reporting and investigation of water conservation initiatives including in the water quality, water security, science, wastewater, stormwater and sustainability teams.

**What you'll need to be successful**:
**Essential Criteria**:

- Relevant qualifications such as engineering, science or equivalent analytical capability
- Demonstrated project management experience including reporting on progress and budget
- Demonstrated communication and reporting writing skills
- Experience managing and analyzing large data sets
- Aptitude for consultant management including procurement, budget and performance management

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Awareness of end-use water demand forecast models
- Experience with data management associated with digital water meters
- Experience managing community engagement and/or participation activities
- Awareness of the preparation and implementation of water conservation programs targeting both the residential and non-residential sectors
- Understanding of water and wastewater distribution and treatment.
- Interest in sustainable community outcomes.

**Application Steps**:
To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.

Please click to view the Position Description.

**Application closing date**:Sunday 8 June 2025.

**Contact**: Tahleigha Powell **Phone**: 0497 939 817