Lower
Burdekin Water

About us:

Lower Burdekin Water
(LBW)
is a Category 2 Water Authority and a Water Service Provider responsible for
managing the groundwater resources in the Burdekin Delta.  We own and
operate extensive infrastructure to supply water throughout our authority area
for aquifer recharge and irrigation.  Our authority area contains
approximately 42,000 hectares of irrigated agricultur
e.

The Burdekin
district is the sugar capital of Australia and is one of the most prosperous
rural communities in the country, famous for its fantastic fishing, unspoilt
beaches and spectacular wetlands.  You will reside in one of the shire’s
two main towns, Ayr or Home Hill which lie just 12kms apart and boast a range of
modern facilities.

About the
role:

Reporting to the
Executive Officer, you will manage the development and successful delivery of
Lower Burdekin Water’s capital projects.  You analyse ongoing asset
performance and provide outstanding internal and external communication flow
and sound business decisions/direction to assist in delivering sustainable
aquifer management and water distribution throughout the authority area. Your
excellent networking, communication and management skills deliver highly regarded,
professional relationships with stakeholders, a strong future focus and local
connection.

The ideal
candidate will have:

• High
  level knowledge and experience with civil structures and construction
  gained within an operational environment, preferably including water
  distribution systems;
• Proven
  project development and implementation skills in agricultural construction
  environments;
• Proven
  asset monitoring, analysis and maintenance skills ;
• Professional
  and accurate contract management skills linking to successful delivery of
  projects on time, on budget and to stakeholder satisfaction;
• Advanced
  computer skills including software for professional communication,
  computer aided drafting -CAD, budget development and management, asset
  monitoring and analysis, project scheduling and management;
• Demonstrated
  leadership and people management skills for high performing teams,
  contractor and customer relationships;
• Contemporary
  planning, organising and prioritising techniques for busy and diverse work
  roles;
• Well-developed
  written and verbal communication skills; and
• Formal
  qualifications such as environmental or civil engineering, built
  environment, or construction engineering, agricultural science or similar.

This is an exciting
opportunity for a professional, passionate and details-oriented person to join
an established workforce and enter a full-time, permanent role that offers
diversity and flexibility. A generous salary will be offered commensurate with
experience. Applications (cover letter & resume) can be sent to
hr@peoplegrowbusiness.com no later than 18 July 2016.