Drinking Water Compliance Specialist

Permanent full-time positionStarting salary $97,347 – 110,000 plus superannuation Our organisationWe take pride in our place in the Gippsland community. We are a quality essential service and support the health, safety and wellbeing of our community and staff. We are a significant employer in the region, working closely with our stakeholders towards an increasingly prosperous Gippsland.We are innovative and committed to ensuring that Gippsland Water remains a great place to work. We do this by:Offering a flexible and stimulating workplace and investing in our people to enable us to adapt to the changing needs of our business and our region.Building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.Building a diverse and inclusive organisation, where our people feel safe to bring their full and authentic self to work.We also provide a range of employee benefits that will make your experience working at Gippsland Water both professionally and personally rewarding. The roleThe Drinking Water Compliance Specialist focuses on the implementation of the Drinking Water Quality Management Plan and ensures that risks related to water quality and safety are proactively identified, documented, communicated to relevant stakeholders, assessed, and mitigation measures are in place to reduce those risks to an acceptable level. What you’ll bringA relevant tertiary qualification and/or significant experience in water treatment, quality or similar field. Understanding of water treatment and quality processes with the ability to investigate issues and provide recommendations.Sound relevant technical skills, balanced with an aptitude to communicate with all levels of an organisation. An ability to work well both within a team environment and autonomously. Working knowledge of guidelines, policies and legislation affecting Drinking Water standards. FreedomWe offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees' varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life. How to apply For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Mr Muneeb Sunna, Manager Water Treatment and Quality on 0419 575 588. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.Before applying for the position, applicants should read the position description and included selection criteria. All applicants need to a copy of their current resume and a statement addressing the following selection criteria:Demonstrable knowledge and implementation of the Drinking Water quality management framework.Ability to interpret and critically review technical data and prepare associated reports.Working knowledge of Risk Management Systems/Framework in relation to the provision of safe Drinking Water, environmental obligations and health and safety.Broad skills and experience in the effective use and improvement of electronic business tools and implementation of project management systems.Knowledge of water treatment principles and water sampling activities.Please note that if you do not fully address the selection criteria you may be excluded from being shortlisted for further progression in the recruitment process.Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check. Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.