• Get the balance right
• Ongoing career development
• Newcastle harbourside location

We're seeking an Account Manager Major Development

Hunter Water Corporation delivers valued water, wastewater and associated services to Newcastle and the greater Hunter region. Our purpose is to enable the sustainable growth of the region and the life our communities desire, with high quality, affordable services. We are embarking 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

Click here to read more about Hunter Water, the 2017+3 strategy and what our employees value about working here.

The Account Manager Major Development is responsible for:

• Being responsible for building positive and productive relationships with developers and their various Accredited Suppliers.
• Acting as an advocate for Hunter Water’s needs. 
• Incorporating water-saving initiatives into new developments that contribute to the deferral of new water source augmentation by 10 years. 
• Assessing, reviewing, commenting, and reporting on development applications, commercial and technical requirements, review of Complex Works designs, ensuring statutory compliance and timely, efficient delivery of services.

This role is full time ongoing with the salary to be paid between $107,076 to $111,000 plus 9.5% superannuation commensurate with skills and experience.  

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Essential

• Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, or equivalent experience at a senior level.
• A sound technical knowledge of, and demonstrated skills in interpreting and applying water and sewer design guidelines standards, environmental and general engineering best practice in the water industry.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a multi-functional frontline customer service team environment.
• Extensive and demonstrated experience in undertaking complex negotiations with major developers and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated business partnership skills including strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills to achieve positive outcomes for Hunter Water.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Experience in water and wastewater network operations, asset management, design and/or construction.
• Design, operation and maintenance, or construction of water utility network infrastructure.

To be considered for this position please address the criteria above in a cover letter and provide a current resume. To obtain the position description please CLICK HERE.
 
Hunter Water Corporation is committed to the principles of EEO and we encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background or people with disabilities to apply.

For further details contact: Adam Maher on 4979 9498
 
Application Closing Date: Thursday 26th October 2017
 
Interested? Apply Now!
 
Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment functional assessment and drug and alcohol testing and/or a criminal background check for preferred external applicants.