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Project Officer
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To be assessed based on skills and experience
Water Strategy
Environment and Sustainability
SWPP Manager
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Project Officer will be required to assist the team in the development and implementation
of programs as part of the ACTEW Water Regional Source Water Protection Program
(SWPP). The focus of the role will be on providing assistance to community groups, land
managers and all other catchment stakeholders, in implementing and monitoring programs
that protect the ACT’s drinking water catchments with regard to catchment management,
potable supply and public health risks
ACTEW Corporation (ACTEW) has the responsibility of providing safe drinking water to the
residents of Canberra and the surrounding region. A critical element in ensuring safe drinking
water is catchment management. The Source Water Protection Program (SWPP) sets out an
overall vision for catchment management, and is intended as a dynamic and practical guide
for managing the catchments. The program includes a range of activities to be undertaken
within all ACT catchments.
The aim of the Source Water Protection Program SWPP is:
Through the use of an integrated, cooperative approach, increase the awareness
of source water protection needs within the catchment areas and reduce the
risks to the ACT Drinking Water supply.
This position is for a minimum fixed term of 9 months, with a potential extension to June 2018
to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
The officer’s duty to the employer includes an obligation to carry out work in a way that does
not put ACTEW Water in breach of any legislative or regulatory obligations. ACTEW Water
will have responsibility to provide suitable training and to make the officer aware of media and
legal obligations relevant to the work.
This position is required to participate fully in all aspects of health, safety and environment
management within ACTEW Water, including risk assessment, hazard identification and
control and incident reporting.
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Branch Structure
Water strategy & policy
Executive manager
Senior Manager
Manager
SWPP
Project Officer
SWPP
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Officer
Under general guidance and direction,
assist the SWPP coordinator in developing and
SWPP
delivering programs for the SWPP, in particular;
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Project management; specifically develop plans and scopes of work to implement and
evaluate SWP projects.
Provide on-ground support to catchment improvement projects, including auditing of onground projects financially supported by the SWPP.
Develop consultant briefs and proposals.
Administer contracts.
Liaise with external bodies and agencies, in particular, liaise with and coordinate input
from internal and external stakeholders with regard to catchment management, potable
supply and public health risks.
Catchment stakeholders to promote best land management practices, including
community groups, private landholders and the operational managers of government and
privately owned facilities.
ACT Government and Local Government on operational management issues such as
weed control, road management, recreation impact and sanitary management.
Represent ACTEW Water at seminars, workshops, and consultative forums.
Collect and analyse data, and prepare and manage technical information, in particular
Collect record and disseminate information provided by local government and local
council on activities such as recreation, sewage and refuse monitoring.
Review scientific and technical reports to inform SWPP projects and programming
Review and develop position papers on LEP’s, DA and recreation activities.
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Undertake catchment surveillance and data capture; Review and monitor water quality
data and undertake analysis of data to monitor trends.
Use spatial and decision making tools to assess risks and inform targeted programs to
meet SWPP objectives;
Ensure all work is performed to developed OH&S procedures. Assist in development of
safe work practices/procedures as required, in identification and removal of safety
hazards in the work place, and in training of supervised staff.
Prepare and review Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety Management Systems
documentation to provide input to continuous improvement processes and procedures
within the framework of ISO 9002, ISO 14001, AS4801 and HACCP..
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
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Demonstrated experience in development, delivery and administration of programs in the
field of environmental or natural resource management is essential
Possess an understanding of catchment management issues and their importance to the
provision of safe drinking water. Knowledge of the application of the Framework for
Management of Drinking Water Quality from the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines to
catchment management would be an advantage.
Working knowledge developing and implementing project monitoring and evaluation is
highly valued
Proven experience in working with community organisations, private landholders, land
managers. local government agencies among others
Experience in preparing and delivering presentations.
Experience in risk assessment and decision making would be an advantage
Sound knowledge of OH&S and EEO principles and practices with the ability to
implement in the workplace. Awareness of Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety
Management Systems within the framework of ISO 9002, ISO 14001, AS4801 and
HACCP.
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS
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Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills, with an
ability to interpret and analyse scientific information.
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with community groups
and with professional organisations demonstrating a high level of liaison and negotiation
skills
Motivated to achieve positive environmental change within the context of protecting
drinking water supplies.
Self motivated with the ability to schedule and prioritise work, work independently, and as
a member of a team.
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills, and the ability to make decisions
within existing competencies and delegations.
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