Operations & Maintenance Coordinator Hvfms

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**:

- Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._
- **Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme (HVFMS)**:

- **Permanent full-time opportunity**:

- **Newcastle location, hybrid working supported**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $120,859 to $133,183 + super**

The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint an **Operations & Maintenance Coordinator HVFMS** in an ongoing full-time capacity.

The role is responsible for leading a team in the development and management of efficient and effective maintenance and operational programs, projects and services for the Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme. It is also responsible for assisting in flood emergency management in accordance with National and State legislation, policies, guidelines and directions.

**About You**

The role requires you to deliver high level asset operations and maintenance management strategies and ensure that strategies are sustainable and provide services that support the natural and cultural heritage and recreational values across the HVFMS.

It also requires ensuring all agreed projects are delivered on time and to expected standards and requirements given the number of projects that need to be delivered and the size and complexity of each project.

You will also work with suppliers and contractors to ensure works are delivered on time to the required standard of stakeholders, including landholders and explaining the intent and limits to projects.

Key accountabilities include:

- Lead the delivery of the scheme’s annual maintenance program, including risk assessing and prioritising asset defects, identifying engineering solutions, monitoring and auditing planned and reactive works. Lead the implementation and review of operational and maintenance contracts including consultation, negotiation, documentation, execution (within financial delegations) and performance management for the Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme in accordance with NSW procurement guidelines.

**Key Knowledge & Experience**
- Demonstrated experience in asset management and asset operations and maintenance implementation.
- Sound knowledge of floodplain risk assessment methods and floodplain management strategies.

**Essential Requirements**
- Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience in asset and project delivery and/or operational and maintenance management in an infrastructure management environment.
- Current Australian Driver’s licence.

For more information read the full Role Description: Operations & Maintenance Coordinator HVFMS

**Who We Are**

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

**To Apply**

**Applications close Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 11:55PM.**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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