Job Description
Job Overview
WORK TYPE:
Full Time
LOCATION:
Brisbane
JOB TYPE:
Administration & Office Support
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
08 May 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Dam Safety Officer
Work.
Are you a safety and compliance professional looking for something a little different? Join Sunwater as a Dam Safety Officer where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining competency registers and compliance requirements for dam safety personnel throughout Queensland. You will ensure Sunwater policies and procedures address compliance implications related to training and qualification requirements for the safe operations of Sunwater’s regulated asset portfolio.
As a Dam Safety Officer at Sunwater, you will:
Provide advice and technical input into the development and review of Sunwater’s policies and procedures relating to Sunwater assets, with a focus on dam safety.
Provide input into and support the development of competency levels for each operational role related to Dam Safety Regulator Requirements, ensuring clarity in expectations and alignment with compliance benchmarks.
Undertake gap analysis comparing current training qualifications of dam safety personnel against compliance requirements, identifying areas for improvement.
Plan a structured training schedule that meets compliance timelines and supports continuous professional development for dam safety personnel.
Working with Learning & Development team to create training reports demonstrating compliance with regulator requirements
We are seeking an individual with experience in emergency management, training delivery or infrastructure compliance who can participate in a 1 in 6 weeks on-call roster. You ideally will have experience within major infrastructure, utilities or asset management. You will also bring:
Attention to detail: You take pride in being accurate and thorough, ensuring your work is reliable and mistakes are caught early.
Relationship-building and communication skills: You foster strong relationships with operational teams using your advanced communication and engagement skills
Data management: You’re confident working with information and metadata, keeping data organised and using it to support clear, informed decisions.
This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:
Base salary starting from $113,214.37
12.75% superannuation
Access to banked time and TOIL
17.5% leave loading
A genuine emphasis on work/life balance
Water.
Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 4,500 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and deliver water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.
Life.
At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:
My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career
Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.
Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.
Apply for this role by hitting the Apply button now or visit our website to learn more.
WORK TYPE:
Full Time
LOCATION:
Brisbane
JOB TYPE:
Administration & Office Support
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
08 May 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Dam Safety Officer
Work.
Are you a safety and compliance professional looking for something a little different? Join Sunwater as a Dam Safety Officer where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining competency registers and compliance requirements for dam safety personnel throughout Queensland. You will ensure Sunwater policies and procedures address compliance implications related to training and qualification requirements for the safe operations of Sunwater’s regulated asset portfolio.
As a Dam Safety Officer at Sunwater, you will:
Provide advice and technical input into the development and review of Sunwater’s policies and procedures relating to Sunwater assets, with a focus on dam safety.
Provide input into and support the development of competency levels for each operational role related to Dam Safety Regulator Requirements, ensuring clarity in expectations and alignment with compliance benchmarks.
Undertake gap analysis comparing current training qualifications of dam safety personnel against compliance requirements, identifying areas for improvement.
Plan a structured training schedule that meets compliance timelines and supports continuous professional development for dam safety personnel.
Working with Learning & Development team to create training reports demonstrating compliance with regulator requirements
We are seeking an individual with experience in emergency management, training delivery or infrastructure compliance who can participate in a 1 in 6 weeks on-call roster. You ideally will have experience within major infrastructure, utilities or asset management. You will also bring:
Attention to detail: You take pride in being accurate and thorough, ensuring your work is reliable and mistakes are caught early.
Relationship-building and communication skills: You foster strong relationships with operational teams using your advanced communication and engagement skills
Data management: You’re confident working with information and metadata, keeping data organised and using it to support clear, informed decisions.
This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:
Base salary starting from $113,214.37
12.75% superannuation
Access to banked time and TOIL
17.5% leave loading
A genuine emphasis on work/life balance
Water.
Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 4,500 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and deliver water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.
Life.
At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:
My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career
Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.
Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.
Apply for this role by hitting the Apply button now or visit our website to learn more.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Dam Safety Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Brisbane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
