Ongoing or Non-ongoing opportunity
- 110,203 - $121,238 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Adelaide, Canberra, Griffith, Mildura, Murray-Bridge or Wodonga
- Who are we
With the enactment of the Water Act 2007 (Cth), the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.
For the first time in the Basin's history, one Basin-wide institution is responsible for planning the Basin's water resources, with all planning decisions made in the interest of the Basin as a whole.
Our most important work is toprepare, implement and review an integrated plan for the sustainable use of the Basin's water resourcesoperate the River Murray system and efficiently deliver water to users on behalf of partner governmentsmeasure, monitor and record the quality and quantity of the Basin's water resourcessupporting, encourage and conduct research and investigations about the Basin's water resources and dependent ecosystemsadvise the Australian Government Minister responsible for water on the accreditation of state water resource plansprovide water rights information to facilitate water trading across the Basinengage and educate the Australian community about the Basin's water resources.Who are we looking forAssistant Director Assetswill :Ensure the development of Asset Management System and framework improvement initiatives are robust, well researched and support the continuous improvement of planning with state constructing authorities.Provide oversight, governance and assurance of the asset planning process including preparation of strategic investment plans.Take a lead role in the proactive development of innovative technical solutions for the continuous improvement and optimisation of performance reporting.Evaluate and present financial, performance and risk assessment data for a range of audiences.Carryout health checks on projects at any time during the lifecycle and / or as requested by the Program Board, including capability assessments.Evaluate and guide the prioritisation and scheduling of initiatives while providing advice and support to the team, the wider MDBA and its funding partners.Develop and communicate decision making processes and demonstrate effective prioritisation of investment based on anticipated impacts to Levels of Service and Risk.Coordinate cross-functional internal and external resources and supervise staff as required.Establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders including state constructing authorities.Maintain a high level of written and oral communication including the preparation of agenda papers, presentations and briefing notes for MDBA Executive, Working Groups and high-level Committees as required.Assist the team and portfolio with other duties as required.Undertake urgent or high priority tasks, including acting in other River Management positions as required.Why work for us?Do a variety of interesting and challenging work, be encouraged to try new things.Be part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.Be part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.Enjoy opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.Enjoy a work-life balance that works for you, with access to flexible work arrangements.Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided, in addition to annual leave provisions.Generous leave provisions, and flexibility in hours of work.Competitive working away from the office (WAFO) arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.Tell me morePosition Description Opens in new window