AddressLower Murray Water (LMW) is a water corporation providing services to around 80,000 urban and rural customers along the Murray River. Our service region lies within the traditional lands of First Nations Peoples, starting from Barapa Barapa (Koondrook), travelling downstream along the Murray River through Latji Latji (Mildura) and flowing to Ngintait at the South Australian border. With over 200 staff located in and around Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang and Robinvale, our vision is for a healthy, sustainable water future.
LMW Infrastructure Services Department has commenced delivery of 5 years of capital works worth more than $100M, and we are seeking new recruits be a part of this exciting program. We are looking for a diverse range of skills in infrastructure planning, project delivery and construction supervision. Bring what skills you have, either leadership, engineering, planning, project management and construction supervision, and we will do the rest.
Upcoming planning and delivery works include brand new $30M water treatment plant, $30M watermains construction, $10M urban pressure enhancement project, $6M reclaimed water dam and many more, projected to total over $300M in the next 10 years. Whether technical, practical and interpersonal skills, we value the individual skill set each person brings to the team, working collaboratively with our project delivery partners to ensure value for money to our customers, contributing to prosperity of the local community.
The available roles include:
- Land Development Team
- Technical Officer – Development
- Infrastructure Planning Team
- Planning Engineer/Officer – Rural Infrastructure
- Planning Engineer/Officer – Water Infrastructure
- Projects Team
- Program Manager
- Lead Engineer – Southern
- Project Engineer/Officer
Roles are based in either our Mildura or Swan Hill Office (depending on the role) in Victoria’s north west.
Key responsibilities of the Land Development Team role include:- Provide technical advice to customers of LMW on subdivision matters relating to water supply, sewerage, irrigation and drainage.
- Investigate, prepare written reports, develop agreements and calculate development fees and charges.
- Provide inspection and technical direction where required during construction of developments under the Developer Design Construct model.
- Review ITP’s, CCTV, Compaction and Pressure Tests results to ensure quality standards are achieved.
- Develop long-term strategies for water and rural infrastructure.
- Maintain a 50-year horizon master plan for water and rural infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain a 10-year capital works plan for water and rural infrastructure.
- Maintain hydraulic models for water and rural infrastructure.
- Plan for renewals, upgrading, and decommissioning of Lower Murray Water assets.
- Delivery of major capital works, applying established project management techniques, construction supervision and support, contractor management and engineering skills.
- Provide leadership, support and guidance to your team.
- Provide engineering and technical support to Projects team members and other departments within LMW to ensure that designs and works are delivered to the required standard.
- Support the development of Project scopes, plans and schedules and supporting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses where required.
- Engage and support external designers, consultants and contractors, ensuring their work is completed within the terms of the Contract and safely achieves the required outcomes.
- Engage and coordinate stakeholders during the development and execution of work including operations, contractors and external agencies.
Review the individual position description for each role below for further information.
About you:We require self-motivated people who are safety conscious looking to work in a fast-paced team environment. To be successful in these roles, you would ideally have some of the following;
- Experience in strategic planning or asset management to drive the development and implementation of business cases and strategies for the future capital expenditure and pricing paths at LMW.
- Experienced tradesperson, engineer or project manager with experience in the civil construction or water industry
- Analytical thinkers with experience in delivering innovative technical solutions and an eye for detail
- Good communication skills and an ability to manage multiple stakeholders
- Ability to contribute to a safety orientated culture and ensuring the safety and quality of execution activities.
You don’t have to tick EVERY box – come with what you offer and we will support you with the rest!
What we offer:- A strong focus on career and leadership development
- A friendly and inclusive culture
- A dynamic workplace where every day offers new and exciting ventures.
- Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program.
- Attractive salary and employment benefits under our Enterprise Agreement
To apply, please review the position requirements and complete an application form (download below) addressing the following questions:
- What is your driver for applying for the position/s and what skills will you bring to the role?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years time, and how do you see LMW supporting your career goals?
- What is your approach to developing staff and fellow team members to create a positive and supportive environment?
Please ensure you indicate on the application form which roles you are applying for and we encourage you to select more than one if you are interested.
To apply for this role, you must have the right to work in Australia and a Current Driver’s License.
Email your application form and resume to ***********@lmw.vic.gov.au by Sunday 19 May 2024. Enquiries can be directed to Dave Lahy on 0438 850 *** or the Recruitment email address.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique in their own way. These unique differences create a culture at LMW that enhances not only our organisation but also the community in which we serve.
If you require any help with your application, accessibility or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please don’t hesitate to contact our Diversity & Inclusion Officer – Steph on 0498 400 ***.
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Position Description – Technical Officer Land Development • PDF – 0.2mb
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Position Description – Planning Engineer or Officer – Rural Infrastructure • PDF – 0.19mb
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Position Description – Planning Engineer or Officer – Water Infrastructure • PDF – 0.18mb
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Position Description – Program Manager • PDF – 0.12mb
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Position Description – Lead Engineer – Southern • PDF – 0.22mb
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Position Description – Project Engineer-Officer • PDF – 0.19mb
