Catchment Field Officer x6 (Nepean Dam)

Catchment Field Officer x6 (Nepean Dam)

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking 6x Catchment Field Officers (Full-Time, Permanent) to join our team in Nepean Dam.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.  

This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career. 

Our perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.  

• Flexible working  
• Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement  
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave  
• Fertility leave  
• Yearly corporate wear allowance  
• Professional development and educational assistance  
• Attractive salary range starting from $84,967 base + super 
• And so much more! 

What you’ll do: 

• Implement and report on assigned land management/maintenance activities
• Communicate operational issues, hazards, non-conformances, WHS and environmental matters to ensure operational and maintenance programs are compliant and implemented effectively
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting is available and maintained at all times
• Participate as a team member in the implementation of regulations and compliance within the legislation available to WaterNSW for catchment and water quality protection, land management and asset
• Participate in incidents in accordance with the Corporate Incident Management Framework and skill levels

What we are looking for:  

• Current NSW Drivers License
• Experience implementing land management programs including pest animal and weed control programs, bushfire mitigation and suppression, and/or maintenance of

recreational facilities and grounds

• Experience in the implementation of WHS Systems including site inductions, WHS risk assessments and the ability to implement safety and emergency plans and procedures
• Knowledge of facilities and grounds maintenance in a public recreational setting
• Knowledge of landscape level bushfire mitigation and suppression
• Knowledge of vertebrate pests and weed species including techniques and equipment to undertake weed control

Learn more about the role:

How we will support you: 

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.

When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

More about our team / culture:

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.

Who is WaterNSW?

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.   

We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au 

For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.

Please note applications for this position will close on 30th September 2024.

Please note the “applications close date” is when the advert will expire on our job board. However, it is important to note that shortlisting and interviews will take place during this period, therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as a job posting is listed.   

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