Director Dam Safety (CEO Dam Safety NSW) - [Archived Advertisement]

Director Dam Safety (CEO Dam Safety NSW)

• Parramatta location
• New Role, make it your own
• Drive outcomes at a senior level

The Department of Primary Industry - Water, is seeking a Band one level Director to fill the role of CEO for Dam Safety NSW. The mission of Dam Safety NSW is to ensure the safety through regulation of declared dams in NSW. You will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of Dam Safety NSW and provide leadership and direction regarding compliance activities and ensure effective dam safey and emergcy planning is adhered to. Overseeing the development and implemention of dams safety standards will be critical to the role and you will be providing advice to the Minister, Chairperson and members of Dam Safety NSW.

You will have exceptional communication and stakeholder management experience as you will be working alongside the owners of declared dams and the public to ensure they are appropriately informed about dam safety standards. You will guide risk management strategies and build relationships with government and non government reseach orgnaisaions, universities and other public partners to maintain best practice dam safety methodologies. The role will directly manage a small team of professionals.

This role offers outstanding leadership opportunities, excellent supportive working conditions and a generous salary package. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with demonstrated experience in modern regulatory practice, overseeing risk reduction and strong knowledge of legislative practices.

How to apply:
To view the role description and to apply, click here.

When applying for the role and attach an updated resume plus a covering letter [maximum two pages] outlining your suitability and core capabilities for the role (which can be found on the role description).

Closing Date: 25 September 2016

Enquiries: Frank Garofalow, Group Director Water Regulation; 02 8838 7571