Head of Dam Safety

Head of Dam Safety

Work.

Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion for delivering Dam Safety Management programs? We have an exciting opportunity to join Sunwater as Head of Dam Safety, where you’ll play the vital role of leading a team of Engineers and technical professionals that is responsible for expert technical dam safety advice across the full life cycle of our referable assets. You will work collaboratively across all Sunwater business units to continuously improve our approach to Dam Safety and to define and assure the technical and safety requirements for Sunwater’s referable dam and off stream structures and other infrastructure assets located across Queensland.

As Head of Dam Safety at Sunwater, you will:

• Lead a team of Engineers responsible for providing expert technical dam safety and design services across the full life cycle of the referable assets for all phases of the asset lifecycle.
• Provide strategic leadership in the delivery of the Dam Safety Management Program, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with stakeholder expectations. This includes the development and implementation of policies, documentation, training, processes, and practices that support dam safety, as well as contributing to dam safety improvement initiatives.
• Provide ongoing technical design management support to Project Managers to ensure efficient and effective delivery of project outcomes to time, quality and budget, supporting in the technical assessment of variations and/or scope amendments to ensure studies achieve the outcomes appropriate for the objectives of the project.
• Hold accountability for, and support Sunwater Dam Safety Technical Decision Maker (DSTDM) and Emergency response teams where required.
• Lead the management of Sunwater’s Dam Safety compliance obligations in accordance with the regulations, guidelines and Dam Safety Condition Schedules developed by the Dam Safety Regulator. These management requirements include but are not limited to the delivery of EAPs, O&M manuals, dam safety reporting, TRP management, and annual reporting.

We are seeking an exceptional individual with a proven background in the application of ANCOLD Guidelines, 10+ years’ experience in dam safety, design, operation and maintenance, with the capacity to take on leadership responsibilities, along with experience in the civil, structural and geotechnical design of referable dams and an understanding of hydrological and hydraulic design. You will hold tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification and hold RPEQ certification. You will also bring:

• Technical expertise: Demonstratable experience in providing expert technical advice to senior and executive management on matters relating to dam safety, technical review panels, risk, and large dam regulatory compliance matters.
• Strategic guidance: Provide technical guidance, review, design management, and governance support on dam safety projects both with respect to the DIP and Compliance Program as required to meet business objectives.
• Communication skills: Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

Water.

Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life.

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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