Graduate Project Officer

1 week ago


Newcastle, Australia Hunter Water Full time

Kick start your professional career in an exciting Graduate Position
- Full time, fixed term contract with flexible working options available
- Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community

We are seeking a Graduate Project Officer to join our Asset Solutions team in the Customer Delivery division for a Two Year Fixed Term Contract.

**Our Company**

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:

- 35 hour working week
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Base salary range of up to $76,371 plus Superannuation

***The Opportunity**

As the Graduate Project Officer you will work with Hunter Water to gain experience and training in understanding how to project manage Hunter Water’s capital works portfolio. This position will provide the Graduate with the opportunity to develop their professional project management skills across a range of projects.

**What you'll do**:

- Effectively support the delivery of engineering and technical support as required
- Proactively seek opportunities to provide support to the team
- Always Display a high standard of commitment to Hunter Water’s WHS objectives
- Display excellent organisational and time management capabilities
- Display a high level of communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships
- Complete documentation and reporting as required to a high standardUndertake any training or development activities as required

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

- Tertiary qualifications in Science or Engineering related discipline -completed or if currently completing, in the final semester
- Class ‘C’ Drivers’ Licence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Intermediate computer skills in MS Office and aptitude to learn relevant software programs
- Proactive and engaged approach to learning and professional development

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Project management experience

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

**Application closing date**: 15 September 2024**

**Contact**: Stephy Davis **Phone**: 0438 124 169



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