Project Administrator

Get the balance right - flexible working options available
- Ongoing career development opportunities
- Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community

We are seeking a Project Administrator (temporary) to join our Development Services Group within the Customer Services Division for a temporary (secondment) for up to 18 months.

**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.

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 - Entry level Band 2

**The Opportunity**

As the Project Administrator (temporary) you will provide support and advice to assist customers and consultants through the land development processes of Hunter Water.

**What you'll do**:

- Administering developer works projects through Hunter Water’s Deed, Design, Delivery/Construction and Section 50 processes
- Supporting monthly reporting processes and engaging with external stakeholders to update key project data
- Maintaining the registers of Accredited Designers & Constructors
- Administration and periodic maintenance of the Routine and Complex works documentation systems
- Providing support and advice to customers and consultants regarding the land development processes of Hunter Water.

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

- Direct work experience in government, industry or related building sector
- Previous experience in customer centric administrative duties\
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills building positive relationships with customers and colleagues
- Ability to prioritise workloads to meet key performance indicators
- Ability to use contemporary Information Technology hardware and software, Microsoft Home suite (particularly Word and Excel), TRIM, WebGIS
- Knowledge and technical skills associated with water and sewer systems

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Certificate in Business Administration or equivalent
- Direct experience in development assessment
- Intermediate technical skills associated with water and sewer systems
- Advanced customer service skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution

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

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**Application closing date: Friday 7 February 2025**

**Contact**: Donna Stephen **Phone**: 0427824395