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We are on the lookout for a consultant to join our growing Recycled Water, Biosolids and Waste Product Management team. The position will be based in Hobart. Flexibility in working hours will be offered to the right candidate. Essential skills and experience: • Strong science background (tertiary training), with training in engineering, agricultural, environmental or water science. • A minimum of three years relevant work experience. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience in writing high quality, scientific reports suitable for different target audiences (e.g. landowners, corporate clients, environmental regulator etc.). Additional technical skills and experience: Note: We don’t expect one person to have experience in all of these areas.  If you have experience with several of these, and are keen to continue to grow your skills in recycled water and biosolids management, that’s a great start and we'd love to hear from you.. • Recycled water management – understanding of relevant guidelines, wastewater quality, wastewater treatment processes, feasibility assessments, irrigation scheme design, environmental management plans, site management plan, scheme management, scheme monitoring, etc. • Biosolids management – understanding of relevant guidelines, land-based disposal / reuse, nutrient balances, composting, site management plans, etc. • Agricultural systems – experience with farming systems in southern Australia, farm nutrient balances, agronomy, irrigation systems, crop irrigation requirements, water balances, practical management plans, etc. • Environmental monitoring programs – designing monitoring programs, implementing soil, groundwater or surface water monitoring programs, sample collection / field work, results interpretation, reporting etc. • Wastewater process engineering – skills and experience in wastewater treatment design, ability to assess and troubleshoot existing wastewater treatment processes, design monitoring programs etc. • Environmental approvals – experience with navigating complex environmental approval processes, developing environmental management plans, liaising with regulators etc.

Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd (TI) is a state-owned company that develops, owns and operates irrigation schemes in Tasmania. Since its inception in 2008, TI has established a suite of 15 operating, market-driven irrigation schemes. The primary aim of these schemes is to grow the wealth of Tasmania by developing and enhancing the productive capacity of the State’s agricultural industries. Visit www.tasmanianirrigation.com.au for further information. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic new Chief Executive Officer to join TI in Launceston as it enters the next stage of growth, in both the development and establishment of new irrigation schemes across the State, and the efficient operation of existing and planned schemes. Leading a team of talented experts in their fields, the CEO will provide leadership and strategic direction to the organisation, driving a culture of high performance, innovation and employee engagement. By continuing to partner with the irrigator community, you will further drive equitable and cost-effective irrigation schemes. As the official spokesperson for TI, you will build on existing key relationships and manage stakeholders at the highest levels. The successful candidate will demonstrate proven success in a similar leadership role, together with outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills. A strategic thinker with extensive commercial acumen, you will have strong networks and an ability to build collaborative working relationships. An ability to influence, negotiate and represent an organisation will be essential, along with outstanding leadership skills, and a commitment to good governance. Experience in the agricultural or water sectors would be highly desirable. For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the position description, please contact Lynne Chapman or Sarah Hendriksen at SRA Executive on 1300 857 446 . Applications must address the selection criteria. To apply, please email your application to recruitment@sraexecutive.com.au by Friday, 22 February 2019.