Aps 6 River Operator

Ongoing or Non-Ongoing
- $94,784 - $104,319 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Canberra, Mildura

**Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.**

**We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.**

**The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray-Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.**

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray-Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 40 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

**The Position**
As a River Operator you will be part of managing the River Murray System to support partner governments, the environment, farming and other industries for the benefit of the Australian community.

The role works closely with other parts of the River Management Portfolio and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, other agencies of the Australian Government, the Basin States and Territories and wider stakeholders.

**Your key responsibilities in this role are to**:

- Support the ongoing management of the River Murray System.
- Manage River Murray System operations in real-time.
- Exercise judgement and assume responsibility for the daily operation of the dams, weirs and environmental regulators of the River Murray System.
- Operate the system to meet a range of competing stakeholder needs including irrigators, environmental water holders and recreational users.
- Work closely with the River Operations program, the River Management portfolio of the Murray Darling Basin Authority, Basin states, environmental water holders and the general public.
- Support and deliver the development of new tools and operational practices and policies to realise the objectives and outcomes of operating the River Murray System.

**What we offer**
- Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
- 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 organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
- 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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