Senior Engineer Asset Strategy

Westernport Water leads through collaboration and innovation to deliver sustainable water and wastewater services that improve the health and liveability of our community.

We offer our staff:

• A truly flexible working environment with a range of provisions to support work/life balance including a monthly RDO
• Unique opportunities for staff to develop capability and contribute to the strategic objectives of the organisation
• Salary Continuance Insurance to provide comfort and security for all ongoing employees
• Innovative systems and processes for a safe and welcoming workplace, including a highly regarded wellbeing program
• A focus on positive culture and engaged employees in alignment with our values of ‘Care, Courage and Commitment’

We are seeking enthusiastic self-starters with a 'can do' attitude and a genuine commitment to achieving results and delivering a high level of customer service.

About the role - Ongoing, Full time

Senior Executive Officer

The Senior Engineer Asset Strategy is responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Asset Management and Accountability Framework, leading future servicing strategies aligned with identified Bass Coast Shire Council development areas, ensuring assets have suitable capacity for servicing predicted future growth and impacts of a changing and more variable climate. 
This role will lead the development of the long-term investment program, to deliver agreed customer outcomes and service levels.  The delivery of effective cross business asset management processes will be a key outcome of the role. 

Key Responsibilities 

Asset Management System Leadership

• Develop and implement the Asset Management System in line with AMAF and ISO 55000 standards.

Strategic Asset Management

• Create and oversee asset policies, strategies, and plans to support organisational objectives.

Compliance and Oversight

• Ensure asset management practices meet legislative requirements, including Westernport Water's four dams with the largest being Candowie Reservoir.

Investment and Capacity Planning

• Assist with prioritising capex and opex projects and assess current and future system needs.

Performance and Maintenance Management

• Analyse network performance, lead failure analysis, and develop a cost-effective maintenance program.

Stakeholder Communication and Reporting

• Communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders and provide timely reports on asset performance and compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant experience in a similar role.
• Tertiary engineering qualification and professional membership with Engineers Australia.
• Extensive experience in asset strategy, planning, and management systems within the Water Industry.
• Excellent skills in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, with strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Please respond to the following Key Selection Criteria

• Engineering degree and membership with Engineers Australia.
• Extensive experience in Civil or Mechanical Engineering within water and wastewater services.
• Proven experience developing and implementing Asset Management Systems following Victorian and ISO 55000 standards.
• Skilled in providing strategic advice and simplifying complex concepts.
• Ability to identify asset optimization opportunities and lead change management effectively.

Applications close 10 October 2024

You can submit your resume and covering letter outlining how you have achieved the responsibilities of the key selection criteria via https://www.westernportwater.com.au/vacancies/ 

For further information or a copy of the full position description, contact the People, Culture & Safety team at recruitment@westernportwater.com.au

Westernport Water is committed to building and maintaining a team of talented, enthusiastic people who foster a culture of inclusion and are as diverse as the community we serve. We celebrate and support differences in the workplace for the benefit of our employees and our community. We share a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.