Graduate Project Officer

Graduate Project Officer

• 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 temporary Graduate Project Officer to join our Customer Deliver division. This fixed term opportunity will be for a period of up to two years.

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. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values.

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.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

We have embarked 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. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy.

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 working week
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Salary of up to $81,809.00 plus Superannuation (salary offered will be dependent on experience)

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 portfolio of assets. 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
• Display a high standard of commitment to Hunter Water's WHS
  
  objectives at all times
• 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 standard
• Undertake 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
• Ability to learn and apply new skills practically in the workplace
• 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:

• Construction Induction card
• Project management experience

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: 3rd December 2025

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Contact: Harry Sansbury Phone:

We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.