EL1 Assistant Director, Environmental Assets (Environmental Assets Engineer)

• Ongoing
• $118,049 - $129,870 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 Assets team coordinates the preparation of annual infrastructure budgets and governs expenditure to ensure that the works and measures will deliver the desired outcomes. The Assets team provide leadership and oversight to enable and ensure robust justification for infrastructure expenditure, continuous improvement of asset planning approaches and appropriate program management performance monitoring and reporting.

The Environmental Assets Engineer will support leadership and coordination of the development and delivery of strategic infrastructure works, asset management plans, budgets and work plans, with a focus on Environmental Assets. This is a challenging role that requires the ability to work with a range of professionals to coordinate the plans for the delivery of a range of small to large-scale infrastructure upgrades and renewals, as well as oversight of the delivery of operations, maintenance and investigative style works.

The Environmental Assets Engineer will work closely with the Assets team, other parts of the River Management Portfolio and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, other agencies of the Australian Government, the Basin States and Territories and wider stakeholders.

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.

• Provide support for the program oversight, governance and assurance of the planning, design, delivery and operation of water infrastructure projects for assets such as Fishways, river works, pumps, pipelines, embankments, and environmental regulators.
• Ensure the development and critical review of business cases and asset designs to ensure asset investments meet required levels of service and outcomes, while also ensuring appropriate technical standards are applied and value to the community is realised.
• Provide governance and assurance of asset creation and modification projects, ensuring that implementation reflects contemporary asset management principles and standards.
• Acknowledge, understand, and manage risk effectively for the River Murray Operations Assets through execution of risk management processes and procedures.
• Collate, analyse and evaluate asset data prepared by the State Agencies. Monitor trends to enable the evaluation of asset performance. Process and analyse asset management data to provide effective business information, including for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and effective partnerships with key external stakeholders, such as State Agencies, to ensure business objectives are met.
• Assist in the preparation and documentation of decision-making processes and demonstrate effective prioritisation of investment based on anticipated impacts to Levels of Service.
• Represent River Management Portfolio and or Assets on committees/taskforces.
• Assist the team and portfolio with other duties as required.
• Undertake urgent or high priority tasks, including acting in other River Management positions 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, *************@mdba.gov.au or 02 6279 0***

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