Senior Officer - Water Quality
- Recruiter
- Adzuna
- Location
- Karratha, Roebourne
- Posted
- 22 May 2018
- Closes
- 26 May 2018
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Based in Karratha
Operations Support Group
Permanent Opportunity
We're recognised worldwide for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We're driven to make our state a great place to live and we have career opportunities to help make it happen.
A career at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits.
If you share our commitment to WA then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.
About the role:
Based in Karratha, the Operations Support Group have a permanent opportunity as Senior Officer - Water Quality.
This position works closely with the Technical Advisor Water Quality and supports the implementation of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines to the North West Region of Western Australia.
The key responsibility of the Senior Water Quality Officer is to support the regional implementation of the Drinking Water Quality (DWQ) Management Framework using a Catchment to Tap approach, including, Implementing and supporting DWQ monitoring programs ongoing review of variances and trends.
identifying and coordinating action in response to short and medium term risks to WQ compliance.
Providing advice to the North West Region's Service Delivery Manger, Operations Support Manager, Operations Managers and Regional Operations Staff on matters relating to water source protection and drinking water quality.
Supporting the Incident Manager in responding to Drinking Water Quality Incidents.
Undertaking/supporting water quality investigations, site inspections, water safety plan development and DWQ process audits
Preparation of water quality reports for internal and regulatory compliance reporting
Monitoring and reporting on source abstraction activities to meet regulatory requirements
Key skills and experience:
Tertiary qualification in environmental science, engineering or science and experience in drinking water quality management and catchment management
or
Significant experience in drinking water quality management and catchment management
Either currently living in the North West or willing to relocate permanently
Relevant experience in water operations and/or natural resource management.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close 23rd May, 2018 Our commitment to an inclusive workplace:
Through our Equity and Diversity Management Plan and People Strategy, Water Corporation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace of the future.
We understand that unique perspectives, ideas and contributions only strengthen our workforce and are recognised and valued.
We encourage applications supporting our key priority communities - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and people with disability.
For people with disability, we are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment enabling full participation in all aspects of employment wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Operations Support Group
Permanent Opportunity
We're recognised worldwide for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We're driven to make our state a great place to live and we have career opportunities to help make it happen.
A career at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits.
If you share our commitment to WA then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.
About the role:
Based in Karratha, the Operations Support Group have a permanent opportunity as Senior Officer - Water Quality.
This position works closely with the Technical Advisor Water Quality and supports the implementation of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines to the North West Region of Western Australia.
The key responsibility of the Senior Water Quality Officer is to support the regional implementation of the Drinking Water Quality (DWQ) Management Framework using a Catchment to Tap approach, including, Implementing and supporting DWQ monitoring programs ongoing review of variances and trends.
identifying and coordinating action in response to short and medium term risks to WQ compliance.
Providing advice to the North West Region's Service Delivery Manger, Operations Support Manager, Operations Managers and Regional Operations Staff on matters relating to water source protection and drinking water quality.
Supporting the Incident Manager in responding to Drinking Water Quality Incidents.
Undertaking/supporting water quality investigations, site inspections, water safety plan development and DWQ process audits
Preparation of water quality reports for internal and regulatory compliance reporting
Monitoring and reporting on source abstraction activities to meet regulatory requirements
Key skills and experience:
Tertiary qualification in environmental science, engineering or science and experience in drinking water quality management and catchment management
or
Significant experience in drinking water quality management and catchment management
Either currently living in the North West or willing to relocate permanently
Relevant experience in water operations and/or natural resource management.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close 23rd May, 2018 Our commitment to an inclusive workplace:
Through our Equity and Diversity Management Plan and People Strategy, Water Corporation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace of the future.
We understand that unique perspectives, ideas and contributions only strengthen our workforce and are recognised and valued.
We encourage applications supporting our key priority communities - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and people with disability.
For people with disability, we are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment enabling full participation in all aspects of employment wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.