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Form of workABOUT US
Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd (TI) is the State-owned Company responsible for operating and developing irrigation schemes funded through public / private partnerships.
Since Tasmanian Irrigation was established in 2008, the Company has taken over management of a range of inherited assets, including dams, irrigation schemes and river works, constructed 16 new irrigation projects, including two power stations and advanced planning on a further six projects.
Tasmanian Irrigation now oversees 26,000 individual infrastructure assets with a replacement value of approximately $500 million across 19 operational schemes and has the capacity to deliver more than 133,000 megalitres of irrigation water each year.
By 2030, Tasmanian Irrigation expects to manage a portfolio of irrigation infrastructure valued at more than $900 million, capable of delivering 236,000 megalitres of water via 1,786km of pipeline, 49 pump stations, 15 dams and three power stations.
All schemes developed and operated by Tasmanian Irrigation are economically viable, environmentally sustainable, have strong community endorsement, are designed to last at least 100 years and deliver water at an average reliability of more than 95 per cent per annum.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role presents an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking to:
- Support the implementation of best practice environmental management and compliance systems.
- Ensure organisational compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
- Work within a small, collaborative team in a supportive environment.
- Contribute to a positive, values-driven workplace culture.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
As a key member of the TI Environmental team, you will:
- Assist in the delivery of environmental compliance program activities.
- Provide environmental support for new and operational schemes including process, regulatory and compliance activities.
- Prepare new and amended Farm Water Access Plans (Farm WAPs) for new and operational schemes.
- Conduct quality control checks on Farm WAPs.
- Conduct Farm WAP audits.
- Conduct field inspections and provide support to the TI ecologist.
- Assist in the management and implementation of Operational Environmental Management Plans (OEMPs) for all operating schemes including auditing duties, development of supporting documentation and reporting procedures, and training operators.
- Assist in the completion of annual compliance reporting.
- Be agile to engage and influence diverse stakeholder groups and work well across cross-functional teams.
- Be primarily based in the office but will also drive to inspect and audit construction work sites, remote monitoring locations, operating agricultural facilities and new scheme assessments.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested applicants that meet the qualification and experience requirements as outlined in the position description are encouraged to apply via the Seek platform only.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
- Why you are interested in this position;
- What relevant experience and qualifications you have; and
- Why you think you’d be great for this role.
To obtain the position description for this role, visit the Career Opportunities page on TI’s website www.tasmanianirrigation.com.au or if you have any questions relating to the above position you can email - ******@tasirrigation.com.au
*Please note that applications will be reviewed as received.
