Development Services Officer

Wannon Water; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 93,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Purchased leave

Rostered days off

Health & wellbeing program

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Wannon Water in Warrnambool is seeking a part-time Development Services Officer to support land development and water/sewer service activities. The role is 20 hours per week, for 12 months, with pro rata salary and superannuation.

You will assist with requests about water and sewer services for new land and property developments, as well as minor trade waste and backflow matters, while coordinating with councils and developers.

Qualifications

• Relevant water industry or public sector experience and demonstrated professional capabilities.
• Background in technical design, planning, engineering or construction desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities with confidence.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in preparing responses to council and developers for land development and subdivision referrals.
• Input into the review of water supply and sewerage designs, construction standards, stand drawings, specifications and other functions.
• Process water connections, sewer connections, roof harvesting connections and fire service connections.
• Assist and respond to requests related to water and sewer servicing enquiries, private water and sewer agreements, build-over agreements and other utility works.

Skills

Water industry exp

Public sector exp

Technical design

Engineering background

Independent work

Attention to detail

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Job Category: Construction, Architecture & Interior Design

Who we are looking for

We're looking for a Development Services Officer, based in Warrnambool. This position is a part-time position working 20 hours per week, contracted for 12 months, and comes with a generous salary of $80,770.85 to $93,136.15 p.a. pro rata plus superannuation.

As a Development Services Officer, you'll assist with requests about water and sewer services for new land and property developments, as well as minor trade waste and backflow matters.

Job Description

What you'll be doing

On a day-to-day basis, you'll:

• Provide support in preparing responses to council and developers for land development and subdivision referrals.
• Provide input into the review of water supply and sewerage designs, construction standards, stand drawings, specifications and other relevant functions.
• Process water connections, sewer connections, roof harvesting connections and fire service connections.
• Assist and respond to requests related to water and sewer servicing enquiries, private water and sewer agreements, build-over agreements and other utility works.

Desired Skills and Experience

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with

• Relevant water industry or public sector experience and demonstrated professional capabilities.
• A background in technical design, planning, engineering or construction is desirable but not essential.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities with confidence.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Position Description

For further details, see the position description available here .

Thinking about applying?

We know that talented people don't always apply for roles unless they feel they meet every requirement. At Wannon Water, we value potential as well as experience. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. We welcome transferable skills, diverse experiences and different perspectives, so if you think you could be a great fit, please apply or get in touch for a chat.

We're here to help

We look forward to hearing from you. if you have any questions, feel free to call James Phillips (Manager Development Services) on 0436 941 389.

What we can offer

Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You’ll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do.

You’ll be offered a range of great benefits including:

• Workplace flexibility and family-friendly support, withaccess to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, monthly rostered days off and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life.
• Access to the Network of Wannon Water (NOW), providing opportunities to connect, learn, share experiences and support the advancement of women.
• A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount.
• A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more.

Ready to find out about our employee benefits? Visit Our Careers page and discover more about us.

We're an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best.

We welcome applications from everyone including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, carers, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds.

Reasonable Adjustments

We're here to support you through life's ups and downs. Whether you need adjustments during the recruitment process or at work, like flexible hours or accommodation for disabilities, we're here to help. We understand it can be daunting to share your needs, so feel free to reach out with any questions at [e-mail]. Your information will be kept completely confidential.