Dam & Catchment Field Ranger - On-Call & Weekend

Hunter Water Cooperation; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Public Holidays

Carers Leave

Community Service Leave

Parental Leave (14 weeks)

Fitness passport

Discounted health fund

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Hunter Water Corporation is seeking an ongoing Network Ranger for our Tomago Depot in NSW. You will support dam safety inspections, surveillance of catchments, and maintenance across assets with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires weekend roster involvement, after-hours callouts and the ability to work across multiple sites. A 24/7 operation means occasional overnight stays and flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Class C Drivers licence required.
• Construction Induction Card essential.
• CPR/First Aid training current.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.
• Experience in off-road driving and safe 4WD operation.
• Ability to interpret plans and maps.
• Knowledge of Hunter Water operations area.
• WHS/Environmental/Quality systems experience.
• Competent with MS Office and learning new systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Boat licence beneficial.
• Dam safety compliance knowledge.
• Water/wastewater assets experience.
• Contract management and supervising contractors.
• Catchment management principles knowledge.
• Ability to read meteorological data and perform basic calculations.
• Proven teamwork and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform Dam Safety inspections and report findings.
• Patrol catchments for weeds, pests, unauthorised activity using 4WD/boat.
• Monitor infrastructure like floodgates, fish ladders, tunnels and canals.
• Operate machinery including tractor, forklift and mower.
• Carry out grounds maintenance and asset care.
• Assist in bushfire management and incident response.
• Liaise with public, police and councils; coordinate with contractors.
• Support operation and maintenance of dams and ancillary equipment.
• Be available for weekend roster and after-hours callouts as required.
• Complete safety inspections and report issues in HWC systems.
• Assist with tankering and generator logistics as needed.
• Assist trades with heavy lifting and confined space safety observations.
• Perform routine duties including cleaning and stock management.

Skills

Driver’s licence

Construction Induction Card

CPR/First Aid

Team & independent work

Off-road driving

Reading maps/plans

WHs/QA awareness

MS Office

Effective communication

Boat licence

Dam safety knowledge

Regulatory/compliance experience

Land management

Water/wastewater operations

Contract management

Catchment management

Meteorological data interpretation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Job description

Hunter Water Corporation is seeking an ongoing Network Ranger for our Tomago Depot in NSW. You will support dam safety inspections, surveillance of catchments, and maintenance across assets with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires weekend roster involvement, after-hours callouts and the ability to work across multiple sites. A 24/7 operation means occasional overnight stays and flexibility in hours.