Description:
Manager Electrical Engineering
- Play a critical role in securing our region's water future
- Join a purpose-driven organisation that values your contribution
- Belong, learn and grow with a team that has your back
Due to an internal promotion, we'd like you to join us as the Manager Electrical Engineering, where you'll play a vital role in protecting our critical infrastructure while enjoying the benefits of living and working in one of Australia's most stunning regions.
Our Company
At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values.
At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:
Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:
- Additional Public Holidays, RDOs
- 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
- Paid Community Service Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
- Access to hybrid work and other flexible options
Health Wellbeing & Remuneration benefits including:
- Fitness passport
- Access to discounted health fund and health services
- Access to the Employee Assistance program
- 35 hour working week
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Base salary of up to $157 000 plus Superannuation
The Opportunity
As the Manager Electrical Engineering you will be responsible for the management and leadership of the Electrical Engineering team to ensure it effectively meets its objectives and undertakes its functions.
What you'll do:
- Provide strategic input into divisional and group planning activities, budget processes, pricing reviews, regulatory reviews, procurement strategies, compliance reporting, and other strategic topics
- Develop and manage Investment Plans assigned to the Electrical Engineering team, including reporting and information sharing
- Development of high-quality business cases for electrical asset upgrades within timeframe expectations
- Develop electrical asset strategies and plans to effectively manage the asset lifecycle across maintenance, renewal and disposal of electrical assets
- Oversee the electrical safety management system and upgrade planning to meet risk appetite
- Participate in regulatory and stakeholder engagement associated with electrical asset issues
- Coordinate operational support from the team to Operations and Maintenance as needed during critical events and normal operations
What you'll need to be successful:
Essential Criteria:
- Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering and/or qualifications or experience equivalent to a graduate member of the Institute of Engineers Australia (if not degree qualified a minimum of an Advanced Diploma Electrical Engineering is required)
- Sound understanding of electrical assets (HV and LV), and experience in the management and planning of the lifecycle for electrical assets
- Experience in project management with the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders to produce successful outcomes
- Demonstrated experience in supervising employees and leading project teams
- Experience with the operation and maintenance of electrical assets
- Well-developed analytical and innovation skills with the ability to initiate and deliver change and business improvement
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in asset operations, design, and/or construction
- Formal qualifications in leadership or management
Application Steps:
To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.
Please click here to view the Position Description
Application closing date: Sunday 27th April 2025...........Interested? Apply Now!
Contact : recruitment @hunterwater.com.au
We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.
Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.