dam safety manager.

Our client are a very well established NSW Government statutory corporation who are responsible for supplying the state’s bulk water needs, operating the state’s river systems and dams, and the bulk water supply system for Greater Sydney. They are currently seeking a highly experienced Dam Safety Manager to come in and assist them on a 6 month assignment with their team in Parramatta, NSW.

Candidates for this position must have extensive knowledge of principles and practices of dam design, construction, operation, safety surveillance and maintenance, along with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, or other related engineering discipline as deemed appropriate.

As the Safety manager of the dams portfolio, lead the establishment and implementation of the dam safety management program in accordance with the Dam Safety Management System (DSMS), ensuring adequacy of risk controls, manage compliance with dam safety legislative requirements and drive excellence in safety.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and manage the dam safety management program in accordance with the DSMS; establish and implement the requirements of dam safety in accordance with the DSMS
• Lead the delivery of dam safety activities by ensuring dam surveillance inspections, performance evaluation and risk reviews, investigations and other activities are conducted and completed in agreed timeframes and to the required quality in accordance with the DSMS.
• Lead the identification and initiation of in-depth evaluation of dam safety risks and issues arising from dam surveillance activities and recommend industry best practice guidelines to ensure that appropriate dam safety measures are put into action.
• Assess and report on dam safety activities against DSMS compliance obligations by monitoring dam safety condition, performance and risk profiles including adequacy of controls, and lead the improvement of the risk control measures as required.
• Lead the response to unusual conditions at dam sites in accordance with the Dam Safety Emergency Plans and assume the role of Incident Controller as required.
• Provide specialist expertise and advice on WaterNSW’s Dam Safety Investment Strategies and policies to ensure compliance with the DSMS.
• Act as the primary interface with delivery teams on dam related projects to ensure that work packages are undertaken to sound technical standards, meeting regulatory requirements and commercial objectives.

Please note you will work from the Parramatta NSW office, with some WFH flexibility provided.

About You

You will be an experienced Dam Safety Manager with proven experience and reliability in previous positions.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, or other related engineering discipline as deemed appropriate.
• Eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia.
• Current NSW driver’s licence.
• Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of dam design, construction, operation, safety surveillance and maintenance.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant Australian and International codes and standards.
• Proven risk management and technical engineering knowledge of policy and regulatory requirements.

What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counseling services

If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au

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