Aps5 Project Officer

• Ongoing
• $86,755 - $95,479 plus 15.4% Superannuation
• Canberra, Mildura or Wodonga

Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations. 

We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people. 

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray–Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray–Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. 

The Position

The Asset branch team’s work has a high degree of collaboration with state government agencies, asset managers and broader stakeholders. The role is primarily an administrative and secretariat support function, which contributes to overall team function and program delivery. The role works closely with other parts of the business, other agencies of the Australian Government, Basin States and Territories and wider stakeholders. 

Through this position, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build stakeholder relations, secretariat skills, project management and reporting, and gain exposure to assets management and River Murray Operations across the southern Basin.  

This is a vacancy for a keen professional with an interest or expertise in assets management, secretariat functions, and stakeholder engagement. 

The position involves interstate travel including overnight to regional areas. The successful candidate is required to have and maintain a current driver’s licence and be willing to undertake driving duties to regional locations.

Your key responsibilities in this role are to

• Assist coordination of projects and liaising with state-government agencies on project updates.
• Contribute to coordinating, collating, and communicating information to support the teams work plan.
• Prepare correspondence and reports, including correspondence on routine and more complex matters.
• Support reporting processes to enable accurate and informative reporting.
• Assist with contract management and administration including developing scope, managing tendering processes, and monitoring contract performance.
• Support Committees, by providing secretariat and administration support. 
• Assist in project management and coordination activities.
• Draft briefing papers or reports for higher classification levels.
• Assist with implementing project/programs administered by the agency.
• Contribute to broader tasks for the team as required, including representing the team at meetings and preparing briefing papers and other operational documents.
• Assist the branch and division with other duties as required.

• You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
• At the MDBA you will undertake a variety of interesting and challenging work. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise, and work with the Australian community to support a critical resource management initiative. 
• Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service. 
• Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
• Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people. 
• Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people. 
• Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities. 
• Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
• A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program. 
• Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations. 

It is easy to apply for a job at the MDBA. Go to www.mdba.gov.au/careers and tell us what makes you the ideal candidate. Take the opportunity to work with the MDBA as we continue to make a difference through the protection and enhancement of the environment.

For more information regarding this opportunity contact Natalie Dando, 02 6279 0*** or *************@mdba.gov.au

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