Maintenance & Contracts Officer

2 days ago

Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Hunter Water Corporation Full time

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 Maintenance & Contracts Officer to join our Maintenance Group

**Our Company**

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.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

- A range of additional leave benefits - including additional Public Holidays, RDOs, Community Service Leave, paid Parental Leave.
- Health & Wellbeing benefits - including Fitness Passport, access to discounted health fund & health services and Employee Assistance Program
- 35 hour working week
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Base salary of up to $87,786 plus Superannuation

**The Challenge**

As the Maintenance & Contracts Officer you will be primarily responsible for the management of maintenance contracts and the delivery of maintenance services and minor works.

**What you’ll do**:

- Work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to manage contracts for the maintenance and delivery of works to Hunter Water's civil assets.

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

- Relevant trade qualifications (i.e. building, construction) OR Qualifications in Engineering (Civil or similar) and/or Project Management
- Construction Induction Card
- Class C Drivers licence
- Experience in safely towing loads
- Experience in contract management and administration
- Recent experience (within the past 5 years) working in or with building industry trades
- Experience in effectively managing relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent communication, negotiation, mediation and interpersonal skills
- Customer focus and ability to effectively navigate difficult customer and/or stakeholder relationships
- A proven capability to be thorough and diligent and promote high work standards
- Continual improvement focus
- Ability to work autonomously as well as be a highly motivated and effective team player

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Qualifications in contract management
- Experience and/or knowledge of building maintenance relating to water and/9r wastewater infrastructure

**Application Steps**

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria listed above and provide a current resume. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered in shortlisting.

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