Manager - Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

PSCA, Level 6 or 7, $110,309 - $121,569 or $128,077 - $136,891 p.a. plus 11% Superannuation
THIS IS A 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 17 JANUARY 2024
Job Description
The existing water infrastructure at Rottnest Island includes equipment for the extraction of saline water, a desalination plant, storage and distribution system while wastewater comprises reticulation with pump stations, waste water treatment plant, sprinklers irrigation system fed with treated effluent. There is a minor gas reticulation system.
Reporting to the Director Infrastructure, this role is responsible and accountable for managing RIA owned existing and proposed water, wasteWater and minor gas assets including:

• Managing the initiation, planning, development, procurement, execution and closure of maintenance, renewal, upgrade and new build projects at optimal value for money and within schedule.

• Planning and overseeing the maintenance of RIA owned existing water, wasteWater and gas assets to attain and preserve maximum operational capacity.

• Provide asset management input into the Capital Works Program, and undertaking a coordination role between in-service assets and the delivery function.

• Contributing to the development of the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS).

Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following essential criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total. Desirable criteria will be assessed as required.
Essential * Substantial (Level 6) or extensive (Level 7) proven experience in the initiation, planning, development, procurement, execution and closure of maintenance, renewal, upgrade and new build projects for water, wasteWater and/or management of Water and Wastewater assets.

• Well developed (Level 6) or highly developed (Level 7) interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and prepare reports to the Board as well as technical and procurement documents.

• Well developed analytical, problem solving and risk management skills.

• Proven ability to engage and cooperate with all relevant internal and external stakeholders for collaborative and coordinated outcomes.

• Proactive team player with adaptability and flexibility to manage a substantial workload and competing priorities.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

Desirable * A tertiary qualification in a relevant field of engineering, project or asset management.

• Experience in the use of GIS or Asset Management System.

• Behaviour that reflects Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
Relocation Costs: A proportion of relocation costs may be covered at the discretion of the RIA.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Mr Martin Marerwa on 0491 378 294, or further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit .
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
A covering letter.
A written response addressing the above six (6) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
A current resume.
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
Rottnest Island Authority supports and values diversity and aims to build a workforce that is representative of the community we live in. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse background and people with disability. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
For adjustments required in the recruitment process, please contact the selection panel convenor.
Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.