Waterways Health Advisor

Job Description

Waterway Health Advisor About the Role: You will have the opportunity to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to progress environmental studies that inform the provision of wastewater services and products that meet our regulatory obligations and customer expectations. Additionally, you will provide guidance, support and subject matter expertise on waterway health across Sydney Water. What’s in it for you: Parking options available Childcare allowances Parental leave Novated lease options Fitness Passport offering access to hundreds of gyms and pools around NSW Flu vaccinations and discounted options on health insurance membership providers Responsibilities: Coordinate the delivery of environmental studies and research to inform wastewater product, service and regulatory improvement programs and defining outcomes for Sydney Water. Champion, review and assure the long, medium and short-term waterway health outcomes are delivered through policy, position statements, wastewater programs and specifications that are informed by sound environmental science to ensure Sydney Water is able to deliver the desired outcomes to meet customer and regulatory needs, economic and social outcomes whilst balancing risk, cost and performance. Develop, manage and utilise tools to support the decision-making processes when supporting the implementation of changes to wastewater services and environmental regulatory settings. Provide subject matter expertise into the environmental science that underpins wastewater product and service plans that deliver customer focused commercial outcomes. Monitor, evaluate and report the performance, effectiveness and benefits realisation against the delivery of wastewater services/products and their impact on waterway health. Identify the need for and proactively incorporate waterway health studies into wastewater servicing plans and environmental regulation. Who are we looking for? If the below sounds like you, apply now! Please include a one-page cover letter & resume with your application. You will have: Tertiary qualification in science, engineering, or a related discipline or experience deemed equivalent. Knowledge of the impacts that the wastewater network and/or treatment systems have on the environment, primarily waterways. Strong analytical skills to identify issues, trends, drivers and links to customer/regulatory needs. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills at all levels both internal and external to the organisations, with the ability to establish a high degree of credibility. Experience working with regulators and state/local government on environmental science based projects (Desirable). Closing date: Monday 27th Jan 2025 You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact . Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process. Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal and health information to assess your suitability for the role. Your personal and health information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms , Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application . #J-18808-Ljbffr