Drinking Water Safety Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

We at Chandler Macleod are currently seeking an experienced Drinking Water Safety Officer for one of our reputable clients located in Melbourne CBD for a period of three months.

**Purpose of Role**

The position is an authorised officer responsible for administration of relevant acts and associated regulations. The position has a regulatory function and liaises with the Victorian water agencies. Responsibilities include matters relating to water agencies compliance, response to issues affecting the safety or aesthetics of drinking water and overseeing risk management from catchment to tap for drinking water supplies. The position provides scientific, evidence-based and informed advice regarding human health risks from water issues relating to microbial and chemical risks.

The position also develops and implements drinking water related policy and initiatives and monitors, assesses and reports on issues, incidents, investigations and emergencies regarding drinking water quality and human health risks. The role also involves responding to water quality incidents and emergencies.

**Key selection criteria**

**Technical and specialist expertise**
- Demonstrated understanding of water quality risk management principles and approaches, water treatment plants and ability to analyse and interpret microbiological, chemical and other water quality data.
- Understanding of relevant government legislation and experience of emergency management activities, including a good understanding and the ability to work with regional and local government authorities would be desirable.

**Knowledge and skills**
- Problem solving
- Policy skills
- Self-management
- Planning and organising
- Written communication

**Personal qualities**
- Detail focus
- Drive and commitment
- Conceptual and analytical ability
- Relationship building
- Teamwork

**Qualifications**

A tertiary qualification in relevant fields related to engineering, science, toxicology, health risk assessments and public health.

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