Women In Stem - Project Officer Asset Delivery (Graduate Engineer)

Description:

Women in STEM

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking passionate and experienced women in STEM to join our Operations Asset Planning & Delivery team.

Project Officer Asset Delivery (Graduate Engineer) (Full-Time, Permanent)

This position is open to women only applicants in pursuit of a 50% workforce participation rate for STEM and operational roles and is in line with the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

We strongly believe in supporting women in the workplace and offer a positive, inclusive environment where you can thrive.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.

This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.

Our perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.

Flexible working

Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement (option for condensed working week subject to leader approval)

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Fertility leave

Yearly corporate wear allowance

Professional development and educational assistance

Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location

Attractive remuneration starting from $95,764 base + super

And so much more!

What you’ll do:

• Actively work with project teams including project managers, project engineers, construction managers, service providers and contractors to meet project needs.

Liaise with internal and external groups and stakeholders to progress Projects through the project lifecycle.

Assisting in the preparation of key project artefacts such as project management plans, schedules, specifications etc.

Assisting in the control of project performance through monitoring all aspects of project delivery and managing situations that could impact on project outcomes.

Supporting timely reporting on project parameters including progress against project plan, risks and issues and on project performance (including schedule, financial, environmental, WHS and quality).

Supporting the coordination of contracts for consulting, construction to enable the delivery of projects. Note the Project Manager is the authorised contract representative of WaterNSW.

What we are looking for:

Engineering degree (bachelor level or above) from a recognised tertiary institution preferably in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or similar subjects.

Current NSW Drivers License.

Written and oral communication skills with capacity to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary professionals and project team members, and to provide reports.

Competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

An advantage would be having demonstrated interest or understanding of principles and practices of project management, construction and engineering (preferably in asset-based projects, noting that WaterNSW core asset base is dams, water regulating structures, bridges roads, canals, embankments, buildings and cranes).

How we will support you:

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.

When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

More about our team / culture:

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.

We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at

For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.

Please note applications for this position will close on 6th April 2025, 5:30PM.

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Anti Discrimination Act 1977

Under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), an exemption is given from sections 8, 25, 51 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to Water NSW to advertise designate and recruit positions for:

• Women only in pursuit of a 50% workforce participation rate, including for STEM and operational roles.

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