Dam Safety Specialist

Job Description

This role offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a difference towards the safety and well-being of Victoria's communities. This is a pivotal career development opportunity in a strategic forward-thinking environment to drive dam safety.It is responsible for ensuring dam safety risks are systematically identified, assessed and managed across Victoria's large dams portfolio.As the technical lead for dam safety in the department, it has a strong focus in contributing to an effective culture and ensuring the department continues to drive best practice dam safety.What you'll bring We're looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives on delivering outstanding results. You will have a proven track record in working collaboratively in complex risk management to deliver strategic outcomes. Your outcomes thinking, collaboration, project delivery and data management skills will enable you to formulate dam safety policy options, manage and lead dam safety projects and contribute to a best practice dam safety regulatory framework. You will have an appropriate tertiary qualification in engineering, natural sciences, natural resource management or equivalent. We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees' varied needs and the department, including purchased leave, flexible start and finish times, and working from alternative locations. We understand that the department and the community we serve benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life. Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications An appropriate qualification in engineering, natural sciences, natural resource management or equivalent. A thorough understanding of risk management as applied to high consequence, low likelihood events. An understanding of dam safety in an Australian context and knowledge and experience in dam safety management and the application of the ANCOLD Guidelines. Knowledge and experience in emergency management and incident response. This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. For further information please refer to the attached position description. Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 20 February 2025. Other Relevant Information Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr