Team Leader, Dam Safety

• From $170k pckg incl. 12% super + mobile ph allowance. Flexibility to WFH & the Footscray/ Sunbury office; travel across our Dam sites.
• Perm role - Full time or part-time available
• Play a key role in managing our dam assets to ensure they continue to provide water security and support the prosperity of our region.

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH.
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

Join GWW in this new role!

The Team Leader, Dam Safety is a member of the Water Planning leadership team within our Integrated Asset Planning section.

Managing a specialised team, you will play a lead role in enabling GWW to shape the future prosperity of our communities through management of our dams

in alignment with broader integrated planning priorities.

Responsibilities

• Driving organisational uplift in infrastructure planning capability by contributing to GWW’s planning leadership team, strengthening relationships across the organisation and embedding an effective cross functional way of working.
• Leading the Dam Safety team to efficiently manage our dams in accordance with our Statement of Obligations – through the capability of the team and through partnership with external providers
• Facilitating collaboration between the Dam Safety team and other portfolios and functions to ensure our planning is holistic and ensures solutions that are aligned with corporate strategy, regulatory settings, and adaptive pathways
• Overseeing the development of investment programs to manage our dams to meet our obligations and keep the community safe
• Ensuring investment planning considers whole-of-life costs (TOTEX), provides value for money and delivers on our customer commitments
• Maintaining a prioritised pipeline of projects and programs to support the timely progression of projects through to delivery

Skills & Experience

• Practical knowledge of dam safety management, including ANCOLD guidelines and our Statement of Obligations.
• Understanding of drivers, challenges, opportunities, policies and processes relevant for managing dam safety.
• Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, fostering strong partnerships, influencing decision making and providing clear communication.
• Deep understanding of asset management and operations, with a proven track record in planning, prioritising and delivering dam infrastructure projects.
• Experience in people leadership including leading through complexity and balancing competing priorities, building workforce capability and contributing to an inclusive and high performing culture.
• Degree in Engineering or relevant industry experience.

See yourself thrive!

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: Monday 9, February