Water Safety Planning - Senior Technical Advisor

Apply Job no: 4407 Category: Water Quality Salary: $135,693 + super - acting role from 10/08/2026 to 29/12/2026 Job Share opportunity supporting critical water quality outcomes Lead and influence water safety planning across the organisation About the role This role plays a key part in ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water across the organisation. You will provide technical leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Water Safety Plans, ensuring they are robust, accurate, and aligned with regulatory and corporate requirements. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will support the business with specialist advice on water quality issues, risk management, and operational challenges. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across metro and regional teams to develop and maintain effective water safety processes, contributing to risk assessments and enhancing systems that support water quality management. The role also involves reviewing technical documentation, ensuring consistency in approach, and driving best practice across the organisation. In addition, you will play an important role in building capability within the team by providing coaching, mentoring, and guidance to others. You will contribute to training materials, support continuous improvement initiatives, and help strengthen the organisation's overall approach to drinking water quality and safety. What the role will involve Providing expert advice and leadership on water safety planning and quality processes Developing, reviewing and maintaining Water Safety Plans and related documentation Ensuring consistent application of water safety standards across the organisation Supporting risk assessments and continuous improvement of water quality systems Coaching and mentoring team members to build technical capability Engaging with internal stakeholders to manage water quality risks and outcomes About you You hold a degree in engineering, science, or a related discipline You have strong experience in water quality, treatment, or water safety planning You bring sound knowledge of risk assessment processes and regulatory frameworks You are analytical, detailoriented and able to solve complex problems You communicate clearly and build strong relationships with stakeholders You enjoy sharing knowledge and supporting the development of others and are committed to high safety standards Sound like a match? Apply today If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. Applications close 2 July 2026 As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website Published on 18 Jun 2026, 7:07 AM