Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community
We are seeking an ongoing Network Ranger to join our Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Team in our Customer Delivery Division.
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 workplace 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
Additional Public Holidays, RDOs5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annumPaid Community Service Leave14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parentsFitness passportAccess to discounted health fund and health servicesAccess to the Employee Assistance program
Remuneration & Hours
Base salary up to $92,400 plus superannuationAdditional earnings for participation in after hours on call rosters and performing associated call out workReward and Recognition Program
The Opportunity
As the Network Ranger you will be responsible for supporting the inspection and reporting of dam safety activities at Hunter Water's two main dams, along with Hunter Water's detention basins.
Network Rangers are also responsible for completing surveillance activities, operational inspections and maintenance within Hunter Water's catchments, network, depot, and special areas to meet operational and regulatory needs.
This role will be required to work with minimal supervision and is also required to be willing and able to participate in the weekend Dams & Catchment overtime roster and be on call for incident response and to provide relief in other roles.
Due to the 24/7 nature of Hunter Water's operation of our assets these requirements include working outside normal hours and on occasion overnight stays.




The position is based out of Hunter Water's Tomago Depot with the requirement to work from any location throughout our area of operations as required.
What you'll do
Completing routine Dam Safety Inspections and submit necessary reports.Patrolling, surveillance and reporting within Hunter Water's catchment for weeds, feral animals, unauthorised access and prohibited activities using the Corporation's 4WD vehicle or boat.Routine monitoring of catchment parameters, recording equipment, and condition assessments for infrastructure assets such as floodgates, fish ladders, tunnels and canals.
Monitoring work includes inspecting, reading, sampling, testing, recording, conducting safety assessments and reporting.Operate various types of machinery including but not limited to a tractor, forklift and mower.Grounds maintenance activities including but not limited to mowing, rubbish removal and care and maintenance of public amenitiesAssist with bushfire management and prevention on Hunter Water lands and catchments which may comprise emergency response.Liaise with the public and key external stakeholders (i.e. Police, local councils, regulatory authorities)Liaise with and supervise subcontractors within Hunter Water's catchment areasAssist in the operation and maintenance of the Corporation's Dams and ancillary equipmentParticipation in the weekend D&C; roster ensuring statutory requirements are addressed and reacting to incidents and activities as required.
This includes being prepared to stay overnight at Chichester Dam, as required, in significant rain events.Complete surveillance and maintenance activities required for Hunter Water's Water and Wastewater pumping stations and associated assets to ensure operability.Willingness to complete overtime and/or afterhours callouts where required.Undertake site safety inspection and report any damage or issues through HWC systemsAssist network operations by coordinating activities for tankering and generator requirements.
This may include participating in shutdown works after hoursLifting of network access holes to assist trades and operations staff in completing their assigned tasks (heavy manual handling task).
Perform duties of confined space safety observer/rescue personPerform general duties as required including but not limited to cleaning, maintenance, forklift operation and stock management
What you'll need to be successful




Class C Drivers licenceConstruction Induction CardCurrent CPR/Emergency First Aid trainingDemonstrated ability to work effectively both in teams and independentlyExperience in off-road driving and ability to operate 4WD vehicles safelyExperience interpreting basic plans and mapsKnowledge of/familiarity with Hunter Waters area of operationsExperience working within the requirements of WHS, Environmental and Quality Management systemsIntermediate computer skills including ability to use MS Office programs (Excel, Outlook etc.) and ability to learn and use computerised technology and systems as requiredExcellent communication skills and ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders including members of the publicGeneral Boat Licence (and demonstrated ability to safely navigate a registered vessel)Experience in Dam safety compliance including associated regulationsKnowledge of Hunter Water's surface and ground water storage systemsExperience in a regulatory or enforcement roleExperience in use of land management practices such as farming, weed and feral pest management and fencingExperience working in the operation and/or maintenance of water or wastewater network and assetsExperiencing managing the movement of trucks and plant on siteExperience in contract management and supervising contractors to deliver work in accordance with safety, environmental and quality control processesUnderstanding of and experience in water catchments management practicesAbility to read and record information from meteorological equipment, gauge boards, dosing equipment, piezometers, flow meters, and make minor mathematical calculationsProven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary teamA strong customer focus and a desire to resolve customer issuesContinuous improvement focus and promotion of high work standards
The following training requirements are not essential on application but are required for this role and the incumbent must be willing and able to complete all mandatory training including, but not limited to:
Dam Safety Surveillance courseWorking at HeightsConfined Space access and rescueLow voltage rescue and releaseSafe work near overhead powerlines
Application closing date: Tuesday 24 November ****
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.
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