- Get the balance right with flexible working, no matter the role
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Belong, learn and grow with a team that has your back
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Contribute to a sustainable Lower Hunter for future generations
An exciting opportunity exists for a Waterways Program Lead to join our Waterways & Resources Team on a full-time, ongoing basis.
Our Company
At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other.
We fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.
It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.
We have embarked on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future.
At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:
Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:
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Additional Public Holidays
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5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
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Paid Community Service Leave
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14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
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Access to hybrid work and other flexible options
Health & Wellbeing benefits including:
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Fitness passport
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Access to discounted health fund and health services
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Access to the Employee Assistance program
Remuneration & Hours:
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35 hour working week
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Reward and Recognition Program
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Base salary up to $151,353 plus Superannuation (Any offer made will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate)
The Opportunity
As the Waterways Program Lead you will be responsible to develop and deliver strategic planning initiatives and projects across Hunter Water’s wastewater, stormwater and waterways programs.
What you'll do:
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Lead the development and support implementation of wastewater, stormwater, and waterways policies, strategic programs and initiatives.
- Consult with internal stakeholders to ensure a whole of business approach to the assessment and strategic response to issues and opportunities.
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Scope, engage, and manage consultants and other service providers.
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Monitor the external environment in which Hunter Water operates to understand key strategic drivers and ensure Hunter Water is well positioned to respond to emerging risks and opportunities.
What you'll need to be successful:
Essential Criteria:
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Tertiary qualifications in Public Policy, Engineering, Environmental Management, Science, Economics, Law, or equivalent related discipline.
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Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, the key policy and planning issues relating to the provision of urban water services.
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Strategic mindset and demonstrated experience in complex analysis in either strategic planning or policy development, with an ability to think big and then identify and strategically analyse options before making a recommendation.
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Demonstrated ability to foster effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and use these relationships to influence and achieve positive outcomes.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including business writing and presentations.
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Highly developed organisational skills demonstrated through the ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities while delivering key milestones
Desirable Criteria:
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Technical knowledge of wastewater systems, stormwater systems and/or waterway management.
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Experience coordinating external consultants
Application Steps:
To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.
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Application closing date: Friday 31 July 2026
We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.
Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.
