POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB OUTLINE
POSITION TITLE
GROUP / BUSINESS UNIT
DELEGATED AUTHORITY
As per Financial Policy 1 and
Manager Salinity Operations
Operations
River Murray Operations – Berri
REPORTS TO
POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Manager River Murray Operations
Senior Technical Officer SIS
Maintenance Supervisor SIS
Senior Salinity Controller
Required to reside in Riverland area
Some Intra and Interstate travel
Occasional overnight absences
Some after hours work may be requited
Some work in remote and isolated locations
Level 4 Human Resource
Delegations
AUTHORISED BY
Brenton Erdmann
Date: March 2011
ROLE RESPONSIBILITY
WHAT SUCCESS WILL LOOK LIKE (Broad)
Effectively manage the SIS maintenance team, technical officers and
salinity controllers.
Existing Salt Interception Schemes are operated in the optimum manner with effective
maintenance, monitoring and operating programs implemented to maximise scheme availability
and enable maximum operational efficiency of assets.
Responsible for ensuring that the River Murray’s water resources are
maintained and enhanced through the efficient operational
management of Salt Interception Schemes under SA Water’s control
on behalf of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.
Contribute to strategic salinity management within the MurrayDarling Basin through involvement with other agencies in the
formulation and implementation of strategies and institutional
arrangements.
Continuous innovation and focus on improvement of operations and maintenance.
New interception schemes are constructed using best available knowledge.
Salt Interception Schemes are an integral part of the management of the River Murray.
The MDBA will recognise SA Water as being an efficient and effective manager of Salt
Interception Schemes.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB OUTLINE
OBJECTIVES
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Manage and ensure the efficient operation, maintenance and monitoring of the River Murray Salt Interception Schemes
Provide engineering and technical support to the SIS group
Provision of sound people management associated with leading and managing a team of employees and periodic contractors
Develop, review and effectively manage annual budgets for the operation and maintenance of salt interception schemes
Oversee the preparation and implementation of effective preventative maintenance programs
Ensure operations and maintenance manuals are prepared and updated and operators are appropriately trained.
Undertake periodic performance reviews of schemes and implement appropriate enhancements
Establish and maintain a comprehensive data base of scheme performance data
Ensure operational audits and risk assessments are carried out and clear emergency communication and action protocols are established
Ensure environmental standards and regulations are met in relation to the operation of the Schemes
Represent South Australia on Murray-Darling Basin Authority salinity technical committees
Ensure compliance with OHS&W regulations and environmental policies
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Key Accountability
Weighting
(%)
Operations and Maintenance
50
Key Performance Indicators/Standards/Targets
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Manage staff undertaking the operations and maintenance of
salinity scheme bores, pumps, pipelines and associated
infrastructure.
Ensure collection and processing of operational data and
preparation of performance reports.
Pumping power costs are optimised by making maximum use
of low tariff pumping strategies.
Operation and maintenance manuals developed and updated
Schemes meet Murray-Darling Basin Authority targets for
salinity reduction
Ensure all work is conducted in a safe manner and in
accordance with OHS procedures and instructions
Measures
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People Management
20
 Ability to lead and motivate a team
 Promote participation in team meetings and training
 Provide performance appraisals via one on one discussions
with direct reports regularly.
 Personal development plans prepared and actioned
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Maintenance and breakdowns attended to in
accordance with instruction and schedule
provided
Operating and maintenance costs within
budget
Operational data collected, recorded and
performance reports prepared
Schemes performing to design targets
Pump operating times planned to make use of
lowest power tariffs
Operating manuals developed and maintained
Maintenance program developed and
completed
Adherence to safe working procedures, and
regulations.
Motivated team environment
Performance management discussions held
with all direct reports at least three times a
year.
Personnel undertaking development training
POSITION DESCRIPTION
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Occupational Health and Safety
and Environmental Management
20
 OH&S systems in place and operating for team
 Compliance with OHS policies and regulations
 Ensure standard working and operating procedures developed
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Finance and Project Management
10
and regularly updated
Compliance with SA Water’s environmental policy and
compliance with other agencies environmental requirements
 Prepare budgets and monitor expenditure for all SIS
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operations, maintenance and projects
Oversee all procurement activities and ensure undertaken in
accordance with guidelines
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OHS policies and procedures and
regulations complied with by the team
All activities conducted safely
All incidents and near misses reported in
accordance with directives
Environmental Policies and guidelines
adhered to
Budget managed appropriately
Projects finished on time and within budget
Procurement procedures and guidelines
adhered to
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TECHNICAL / FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATES
Essential:
Engineering qualifications (eg Bachelor of Engineering,
Engineering Diploma) and/or Industry/Technical
experience
Drivers Licence
Australian Residency
TECHNICAL AND SPECIALIST
SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
CONTACTS/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Essential:
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Desirable:
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Post graduate qualifications in project management or
asset management
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Thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical and
civil engineering principles
Ability to operate autonomously and manage a diverse
team
Able to communicate effectively and build
relationships and trust.
Proven experience in Asset Management
Proven experience in budget management
Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, evaluate and
solve problems
Good written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills utilising common packages such as
Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Internet
Explorer, plus data and project management
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Desirable:
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Experience in project and contract management
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Understanding of hydro geological principles, ground
water and salinity management
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Understanding of SA Water OHS and Environmental
requirements, policies and procedures
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Close working relationship with other members of the
RMO management team
RMO technical, operational and support staff
Murray-Darling Basin Authority including River
Murray Water
Major Projects Group regarding construction of new
SIS’s
Department for Water regarding investigations into
new SIS’s and operational performance of schemes
Riverland Workshop
Interstate Departments and Authorities
Adjacent landowners
Contractors and Consultants
POSITION DESCRIPTION
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
REQUIRED (yes/no)
PRIORITY (H,M,L)
WEIGHTING
Conceptual Thinking – Considers how things fit together. Sees patterns or
trends, makes the complex simple.
Yes
H
10
Acting Decisively- Takes action despite obstacles. Makes decisions quickly and
in a crisis.
Yes
M
Strategic Orientation – Understands contributes to and aligns work/priorities to
strategic business strategies.
Yes
M
Focus On Improvement – Sets and works to meet stretching goals. Makes
improvements to systems and own work methods.
Yes
H
Impact And Influence – Knows own impact and able to persuade others and
build alliances.
Yes
M
Customer Service Orientation- Takes personal responsibility for customer
satisfaction. Addresses customer needs.
Yes
M
Leadership – Promotes team effectiveness. Facilitates involvement, removes
roadblocks and shares a compelling vision.
Yes
H
25
Developing And Coaching Others – Gives guidance and feedback. Creates
development opportunities and helps others to grow and develop.
Yes
H
25
Self-Management – Knows own reactions and feelings, able to respond calmly
and manage stress effectively, operates with honesty and integrity.
Yes
M
Teamwork and Co-operation – Co-operates and participates positively in the
team. Values and encourages others input.
Yes
H
Commercial Acumen- Understands key business drivers and market place. Able
to anticipate trends. Seeks to broaden own knowledge.
Yes
M
Flexibility – Looks for alternatives, tries new methods, learns new skills and
takes on different roles.
Yes
M
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