Dam Safety & Catchment Ranger (Field Ops)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Public holidays & RDOs

Carers Leave 5 days per year

Community Service Leave

Parental Leave 14 weeks (both parents)

Fitness passport

Health fund discounts

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Hunter Water Corporation Limited is seeking an ambitious Network Ranger to support dam safety inspections, surveillance, and maintenance across catchments and assets. The role requires working with limited supervision, weekend overtime, and potential overnight stays during significant weather events.

Based at Tomago Depot with flexibility to operate across the area of operations, the role involves heavy lifting, 4WD/boat operations, and collaboration with public and regulatory stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Current Class C driver's licence.
• Construction Induction Card.
• CPR/Emergency First Aid training.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and independently.
• Experience in off-road driving and safe operation of 4WD vehicles.
• Experience interpreting basic plans and maps.
• Knowledge of Hunter Water’s area of operations and WHS/Environmental/Quality Management systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn computerised systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine Dam Safety Inspections and submit reports.
• Patrol catchments for weeds, feral animals, unauthorised access and prohibited activities using 4WD vehicle or boat.
• Monitor assets including floodgates, fish ladders, tunnels and canals; conduct safety assessments and record data.
• Operate equipment such as tractors, forklifts and mowers.
• Contribute to grounds maintenance including rubbish removal and amenities upkeep.
• Assist with bushfire management and emergency response on Hunter Water lands.
• Coordinate with the public and external stakeholders (police, councils, regulators).
• Oversee subcontractors within catchments and assist in dam and ancillary equipment operations.

Skills

Driver's license

Construction Induction Card

CPR / First Aid

Teamwork / independent work

Off-road driving

Read maps & plans

WHS/Env/QA knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Boat licence

Dam safety compliance

Regulatory/enforcement experience

Land management & weed control

Water catchments management

Reading meteorological equipment

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Job description

Hunter Water Corporation Limited is seeking an ambitious Network Ranger to support dam safety inspections, surveillance, and maintenance across catchments and assets. The role requires working with limited supervision, weekend overtime, and potential overnight stays during significant weather events.

Based at Tomago Depot with flexibility to operate across the area of operations, the role involves heavy lifting, 4WD/boat operations, and collaboration with public and regulatory stakeholders.