The Opportunity

Help keep the Southern Riverina moving by planning and maintaining the critical infrastructure that supports farmers, communities and regional growth.

Murray Irrigation is seeking a proactive and solutions-focused Civil Asset Planner to join our Water Delivery team. This role is responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance, asset replacement and improvement programs that support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our extensive irrigation infrastructure network. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with operational teams, contractors and suppliers to optimise resources, improve asset performance and deliver quality outcomes across the business.

- Full-time position based in Deniliquin, NSW
- Play a key role in supporting essential regional infrastructure
- Lead the planning and coordination of maintenance and asset programs

The Company & Values MIL is the largest private irrigation water delivery company in Australia, formed as an unlisted public company in March 1995 when the NSW Government privatised its Murray Irrigation area and districts. The company's irrigators are also shareholders and include 2,100 landholdings across 724,000 hectares in the Southern Riverina.

MIL is located in southern NSW and uses approximately 2,755km of gravity-fed earthen channels to deliver a five-year average of 728GL to our landholders, through efficient management of our NSW Murray Regulated River Water Access Licences (WALs). Our head office is in Deniliquin with branch offices in Finley and Wakool. Farm businesses in the area predominantly include rice, cereals, wheat, canola, annual pasture, dairy, wool, beef and lamb, with an average gross value of agricultural production of $500 million.

MIL is a values-based company and committed to embracing the core principles of Wellbeing and Safety, Accountability, Teamwork, Embrace Change, Respect which guide their leadership and behaviours within their organisation. For more details please visit: www.murrayirrigation.com.au

About the role

Reporting to the Civil Asset Manager, the Civil Asset Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance,



asset replacement and decommissioning works across MIL's asset portfolio. You will work across maintenance planning, inventory and warehouse management, fleet and facilities coordination, procurement and contractor management to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Planning and scheduling routine, corrective and capital maintenance activities
- Coordinating internal resources, contractors, materials and equipment
- Managing asset, inventory and maintenance data within Pronto and Workday systems
- Supporting warehouse operations, stock control and procurement activities
- Coordinating fleet, fuel and fixed asset administration
- Managing contractors and service providers across MIL facilities
- Monitoring maintenance performance, work schedules and asset information
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency
- Preparing scopes of work, schedules and business cases for asset-related projects

Skills & Experience The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and solutions-focused professional with experience coordinating maintenance, asset or operational activities. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working with a diverse range of stakeholders and be motivated by delivering practical outcomes that support business performance. To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Experience in maintenance planning, asset management, inventory management, procurement or a related operational environment
- Solid computer and scheduling system skills, with experience using CMMS platforms such as Pronto or Workday highly regarded
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources, contractors and work programs to achieve planned outcomes
- Strong communication,



negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
- A strong commitment to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence
- The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
- Current driver's licence

Desirable:

- Experience within irrigation, water, infrastructure, fleet, facilities or maintenance environments
- Trade, engineering, logistics, procurement or facilities management qualifications
- Asset management qualifications or related professional development

What we offer At Murray Irrigation, we're committed to creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll have the opportunity to work with a collaborative team, develop your skills and contribute to an organisation that plays a vital role in supporting regional communities.

- Some of the benefits of working with Murray Irrigation include:
- Salary packaging opportunities, including remote area salary packaging benefits
- Novated leasing options
- Flexible work arrangements
- Supported study and professional development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
- Performance incentives
- Purchase leave options
- Paid parental leave
- Uniforms provided
- TPD insurance cover

How to apply Please apply with your CV and a cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing the following key points:

1. Your background and interests/qualifications – making you the right candidate for this role
2. Something unique about your background and experience that you would bring to this role and the team

We are committed to filling this role quickly and reserve the right to close advertisement once a suitable candidate has been identified. To avoid missing out apply now.

Murray Irrigation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.

📌 Civil Asset Planner (Deniliquin)
🏢 Murray Irrigation
📍 Deniliquin