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Assistant Director Assets

Assistant Director Assets

Murray Darling Basin AuthorityCanberra, Australia
15 days ago
Job description

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 to
  • prepare, implement and review an integrated plan for the sustainable use of the Basin's water resources
  • operate the River Murray system and efficiently deliver water to users on behalf of partner governments
  • measure, monitor and record the quality and quantity of the Basin's water resources
  • supporting, encourage and conduct research and investigations about the Basin's water resources and dependent ecosystems
  • advise the Australian Government Minister responsible for water on the accreditation of state water resource plans
  • provide water rights information to facilitate water trading across the Basin
  • engage and educate the Australian community about the Basin's water resources.
  • Who are we looking for
  • Assistant Director Assets
  • will :
  • 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.
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