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12 Month Fixed Term Opportunity Grow in your role no two days are the same Create connections with customers and community at the heart of all we do We are seeking a Maintenance & Contracts Officer to join our Maintenance Group on a 12 Month Fixed Term Opportunity. 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: Additional Public Holidays & RDOs 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum Paid Community Service Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents Access to hybrid work and other flexible options Health & Wellbeing benefits including: Fitness passport Access to discounted health fund and health services Access to the Employee Assistance program Remuneration & Hours: 35 hour working week Reward and Recognition Program Base salary up to $105,146 plus 12% Superannuation (Any offer made will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate) The Opportunity As the Maintenance & Contracts Officer you will primarily be responsible for the management of maintenance contracts and delivery of maintenance services and minor works primarily by contract arrangements on our civil and electrical/mechanical assets. What you''ll do: Manage contracts for the maintenance of and delivery of minor work to our properties and grounds containing civil and electrical/mechanical assets. Contract management includes preparation of specifications, assessing tenders, contract commencement, allocation of work and ongoing supervision/reporting, assessment of claims and invoice payment. Carry out site investigation work to establish job needs, preparing/obtaining estimates and quotations, and subsequently providing the necessary documentation and follow up on quotations. Monitor expenditure against budget and against purchasing approvals. Respond to urgent maintenance activities arising from natural disasters or storms. Preparing drawings, sketches and specifications including minor design as working details to enable contractors to carry out maintenance work considering WHS, environmental and cost requirements. Assessing suitability of various contractors to perform various works for Hunter Water in accordance with corporate guidelines. Continuously seek improvement in the delivery of minor works and contractor engagement. What you''ll need to be successful: Essential Criteria: Relevant experience in contract management and administration Experience in OR demonstrated understanding of activities related to grounds and property maintenance as well as site rehabilitation/regeneration Relevant qualifications in horticulture/arboriculture, bush regeneration, environmental management or relevant land management Experience in effectively managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and customers Excellent communication, negotiation, mediation and interpersonal skills Demonstrated experience working in accordance with WHS & Environmental policies and management systems Construction Induction Card Class C Drivers licence and ability to tow a trailer Demonstrated contract management, administration and organisational skills Ability to investigate, scope and deliver minor maintenance works in a time and cost-efficient manner Demonstrated competency in using computer systems and programs Sound investigative and analytical skills Ability to prioritise and multi task a combination of reactive and planned workload Desirable Criteria: Qualifications in contract management Qualifications in chainsaw use including Trim and Cut Felled Trees and Maintain Chainsaws Qualifications in Chemical Application (Level 3) Demonstrated experience in use of grounds and property maintenance equipment such as mowers, slashers, brush cutters, spray applicators, etc Demonstrated knowledge of plant, tree and weed species and their management in certain environments Safety compliance tickets including Working at Heights Certificate, First Aid Certificate and/or Asbestos Awareness Application Steps: To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume. Please click to view the {Position Description}. Application closing date: Friday 01 May 2026 Contact: Stephy Davis (Recruitment Advisor) Phone: 0438 124 169 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.