Leading Statutory Agency Executive Leadership Role Attractive salary package on offer   About the Company   Victorian Environmental Water Holder (VEWH) is an independent statutory body governed by a Board of four Commissioners and reporting to the Minister for Water. The VEWH was created in 2011 to manage environmental water entitlements and oversee Victoria’s environmental watering program in order to improve the health of rivers, wetlands and floodplains across Victoria’s river basins including the southern Murray-Darling.  The VEWH operates within an environment of highly charged public interests, rapidly evolving government policy and expanding scientific understanding. Thought leadership, collaboration and operational excellence are core VEWH capabilities.  Key partners in the environmental watering program are Department of Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), waterway managers such as catchment management authorities, Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder, Murray Darling Basin Authority, water corporations, land managers and Traditional Owners.   About the Role   The VEWH is a unique, high performing organisation in Australia’s natural resource management sector.  The Director leads strategy development and implementation, governance support and management and operations to realise the VEWH vision, mission and goals and is responsible for the day to day performance of the organisation. This includes compliance with policy and legislation, financial and risk management, staff well-being and safety and relationships with program partners and stakeholders   Duties and Responsibilities  Lead the state-wide environmental watering program, seeking continuous innovation and improvement through influence and input into government policy and various industry forums Ensure achievement of VEWH’s long term strategic direction, and short-term objectives through development of the 4-year corporate plan, annual work plans, budgets, policy and watering plans Establish and maintain strong stakeholder partnerships, influencing and negotiating with a wide range of stakeholders, including other Authorities, government agencies, Ministers and Traditional Owners Inspire a culture consistent with VEWH’s vision, mission and goals through effective leadership and guidance of the executive team and staff Prepare reports in compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines and report to the Commission on delivery against the organisations strategic and financial plans. Provide authoritative advice and recommendations to the Commission and Risk & Audit Committees to facilitate good governance of the VEWH. This includes implementation and continuous improvement of appropriate internal and inter-agency risk management practices.   Our Ideal Candidate  To be successful, this community driven leader will possess outstanding business acumen, a proven record in natural resource management and a working knowledge of government natural resources management policies and procedures, complemented by operational experience with boards and a demonstrated ability for staff management at the highest level.  Your highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, commitment to engagement and ability to develop strategies and responses to complex issues will assist you to lead a strong executive team, innovate and motivate, whilst maintaining a strong organisational culture.  Suitably experienced and qualified candidates will hold an appropriate qualification in science, natural resource management or other relevant discipline. A post graduate qualification and experience in leadership and management will be highly regarded.   For Further Information  For further information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Rachael Newton, Director of Recruitment  on 03 5174 2665 or via email at rachael@gbsrecruitment.com.au or Rob Darby, General Manager at rob@gbsrecruitment.com.au  Position Description: https://www.gbsrecruitment.com.au/media/gbs-recruitment/client/Link/PD VEWH Director_20190529.pdf   How to Apply  Applicants are asked to attach a cover letter and resume and outline their relevant experience against each of the key competencies identified in the position description.  All applications MUST be received via the GBS Recruitment website ( www.gbsrecruitment.com.au ), Job #200009787.  The VEWH provides a range of flexible work options, including, but not limited to job share arrangements, flexible start and finish times and working from home.  Candidates should indicate their preferred working arrangements as part of their application.  

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Engineer to work within our Water and Wastewater team. Reporting to the Manager Water and Wastewater, the position is responsible for providing expert engineering advice on the operational performance and improvement of the drinking water, recycled water and wastewater treatment plants, storage and reticulation systems.  The position will provide leadership to staff, supporting the operations teams to achieve operational efficiencies and improvement programs for Council’s water and wastewater assets. To be successful you will bring Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe. Tertiary qualifications at degree level in an engineering or related discipline, together with proven extensive professional experience working in the water and wastewater field. Extensive operations or construction experience demonstrating high levels of technical and organisational leadership within the drinking water, recycled water and wastewater industry. Demonstrated experience in maintenance and asset management systems and processes. Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing change management. Demonstrated experience in the areas of budget management, human resource management, and program management. Demonstrated practical and conciliatory approach to problem solving, ability to break down and analyse complex issues, and a results orientated can-do attitude. Demonstrated high-level communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to negotiate and consult on complex matters and provide technical leadership, advice and services.

Project Engineer Remuneration : Commencing from $101,576 plus 15% superannuation 3 Years Maximum-Term, Full-Time Canberra location About our team Icon Water’s Project Delivery team is an outcomes focused team with a “get it done” attitude! They are part of the Infrastructure Services Group and are responsible for the concept, planning, delivery and finalisation of mixed discipline projects. The Project Delivery team is looking for a passionate engineer to work on challenging and unique projects. You will have opportunity to work on innovative and interesting projects across multiple engineering disciplines to make way for our growing city.  At Icon we value our own development and make the time to focus on keeping our skills and knowledge up to date. Most importantly, we value a sense of humour and promote a sense of strong team spirit in our workplace. What are we looking for? Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering (civil, mechanical, process, electrical)  Knowledge of project management methodologies in line with the project management body of knowledge (formal qualification desirable) Experience delivering engineering projects Experience in procurement and contract management Knowledge of various forms of Contract including but not limited to Australian Standards Contracts and bespoke contracts. Experience in engineering and/or construction related to municipal water supply or sewerage facilities  About Icon Water Icon Water is responsible for owning and operating Canberra’s network of water and wastewater infrastructure and assets to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water and reliable sewerage services. Icon Water has been part of the Canberra community for 100 years. We take pride in what we do and we do it well. We are a people focused organisation, acknowledging our people are our greatest asset.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply. We want our people to be empowered to work in a collaborative and productive way and that your work and personal lives are in harmony. The Careers tab on the Icon Water website will show you our great employee benefits, along with hearing from team members about our flexible working arrangements. Here’s a little more about Canberra if you’re not a local! Recently rated Australia’s most liveable city, Canberra provides a lifestyle that is not for everyone (and we like it that way). It does offer easy access to the great outdoors, quiet residential areas, the country’s shortest median travel time to work (17.4 minutes!) and an inner city dining scene that is always developing. Many Canberrans relish our four seasons and two hour trip to snow or surf. Canberra boasts a great food and wine culture and is very family-friendly with progressive education, health care, clean environment, and is home to some of Australia’s best roads and bike paths. It’s a safe, relaxed place to live. How can I apply? If this role interests you, then we would love for you to log on to our recruitment portal and submit your cover letter, resume and responses to Selection Criteria.   Applications close COB Tuesday 30 July 2019 .  If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, we urge you to contact   Andrew Blair on (02) 6180 6218. Or, if you need guidance with the application process, please email   work@iconwater.com.au 

Manager Project Delivery Total Remuneration Package: Commencing from $220 K Ongoing, Full-Time role Maintain your Public Sector Superannuation contributions  About the opportunity Within Icon Water, the Project Delivery Branch are responsible for building, replacing, renewing, and upgrading infrastructure across the network. We aim to deliver projects on schedule, within budget and to required safety, environmental and quality standards while minimising disruption to services provided to our customers.  As part of the larger Infrastructure Services Group, this branch is an important internal service provider, helping our business make the best choices.  This opportunity will enable you to apply your experience as a highly skilled Project Management specialist to lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver the ongoing provision of a significant project portfolio, which include major maintenance and capital expenditure programs within budget, on time and in accordance with customer requirements.  You will also be a member of the Infrastructure Services Group management team, with opportunities to think and operate outside the box. A day in the life… Your day could be spent in the office presenting to our Executive Team or you may need to don high vis and steel-capped boots to meet with management at a sewage treatment plant or observe work underway in the field.  You will be responsible for leading the project teams to deliver a portfolio of multi-disciplinary water utility projects within forecast budget and time.  Working collaboratively with the Project Management Office, you will leverage the current systems, processes and capability to deliver effective and reliable project services. You will be responsible for measuring and reporting on projects’ performance against set targets and ensure project prioritisation, cost allocations and resource management. You will be responsible for the coordination of design, construction and commissioning activities from project inception to finalisation You will build and foster relationships with various stakeholders, internal and external You will develop and review resource allocations and budgets to ensure they reflect the group business drivers and strategy. Most importantly, you will be a strong leader and foster a work environment with a focus on achieving operational excellence and innovation. Why choose us? Icon Water is responsible for owning and operating Canberra’s network of water and wastewater infrastructure and assets including dams, reservoirs, water and sewerage treatment plants, pumping stations to ensure we deliver safe drinking water and reliable sewerage services. Icon Water has been part of the Canberra community for 100 years, we are proud of the work we do, and the contribution we make to the community we live in. Our core values of safety, excellence and openness define how we conduct our business and treat others. We offer a range of flexible working options, professional development and generous salary and benefits.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which values diversity and inclusion. We support applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a solid focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply. About you You deliver your best work when given the freedom to operate independently and the opportunity to leverage your strengths, in a business whose work makes a real difference in our community. You possess strong leadership skills with the ability to exercise good judgement. You enjoy working collaboratively to find and deliver the best for business outcomes.  To excel in this role, we will need you to possess the following qualifications, skills and experience: Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Project Management Extensive Project Management experience in managing and delivering large capital works program. Extensive experience and proven knowledge of project management methodologies  Experience in strategic relationship and contract management Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a multidisciplinary team Proven ability to influence and communicate with a diverse set of stakeholders and management in a complex and technically innovative organisation. Does this sound like an opportunity you would relish? If so, please log onto our recruitment portal and submit your resume and a maximum two-page cover letter outlining the key qualifications, skills and experience you can bring to this role. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Gerard Brierley, General Manager Infrastructure Services on (02) 6180 6911 Closing Date: 22nd July 2019 About Canberra Recently rated Australia’s most liveable city, Canberra provides a lifestyle that is not for everyone (and we like it that way). It does offer easy access to the great outdoors, quiet residential areas, short travel time to work and an inner city (and surrounds) dining scene that is always developing.  Many Canberrans relish our four seasons and two hour trip to snow or surf. Canberra has a highly educated workforce and innovative business culture, offering a range of unique career opportunities – like this one. 

Project Name: Weed assessments at Queensland Urban Utilities sites Project date: To be agreed between the Student and Queensland Urban Utilities Duration of project: To be agreed between the Student and Queensland Urban Utilities Degree Targeted : Environmental Science, Botany, Agricultural Science Level of degree targeted:  Undergraduate Project area: Science (social) Project description: Queensland Urban Utilities operate a large number of facilities across South East Queensland, many on larger parcels of land and in regional areas. As part of managing our biosecurity risks, we need to understand what weeds exist on our sites, their classification and a risk profile for management. The intent of this project is to conduct weed surveys at specified sites with the following intended outcomes:  • the recording of location and type of weed by site; • classifying the types of weed in accordance with QLD legislation; • displaying the data in a format either suitable for transfer to GIS or in GIS format; • provide a report detailing high risk sites (based on weed classifications) and suitable management practices. This information will assist Queensland Urban Utilities in understanding the location and types of weeds harboured on our sites and their classification to enable targeted management practices to take place.   This is a large project that may be split over multiple consecutive students. Students can download a free app for undertaking weed surveys called Avenza maps.