First Nations Targeted - Dam Safety Emergency Management Officer

Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community?  

We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives.  At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture. 

We are currently recruiting for a Dam Safety Emergency Management Officer (Full-Time, Permanent) to join our Dam Safety & Engineering team and would love to hear from you!  

Acknowledgement of Country 

WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. 

Our perks and benefits 

We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.  

• First Nations Support Network  
• Flexible working
• Work a 9-day a fortnight working arrangement at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement  
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave  
• Yearly corporate wear allowance  
• Professional development and educational assistance  
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values
• An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. Visit our First Nations Programs page for more information.
   
   

Location: We are open to having the successful candidate to be baesd either at our Parramatta, Albury, Dubbo or Hunter Hub (Newcastle) office. Warragamba Dam office may also be considered.

Salary: Starting from $121,185 base + super

Tenure: Full-Time, Permanent

What we are looking for: 

• A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise to our business 
• Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives  
• A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value 
• Tertiary qualifications in emergency management, risk management, training and assessment or relevant discipline and/or demonstrated relevant experience.
• Proven experience in undertaking incident, emergency, crisis management and business continuity activities within operational functions of a multi-site business or organisation
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of Dam Emergency Plans or equivalent
• Knowledge of Incident Management Systems and relevant incident command procedures and methods, including emergency support functions, integration of entities into incident management, and roles and responsibilities in incident management.
• Experience with the delivery of training material and exercise scenarios and the ability to develop training material and supporting documents.
• Knowledge of current federal and state laws, ordinances, regulations, established procedures, approved principles, practices and organization of emergency management and business continuity work to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence.
  
  
  

Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.  

What you will work on:

As a Dam Safety Emergency Management Officer you will play a critical role in protecting communities and infrastructure by strengthening dam emergency preparedness, building workforce capability, and maintaining robust Dam Emergency Plans that support a safety-first culture. Your key responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing and undertaking periodic review of Dam Emergency Plans (DEPs) to ensure WaterNSW’s compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with relevant legislation.
• Planning, facilitating and evaluating dam safety emergency exercises, incorporating lessons learned and corrective actions. Develop and coordinate training programs to build emergency preparedness capability across the business. 
• Acting as the primary document controller for emergency planning, ensuring accurate tracking of documents, correspondence, and exercise outcomes. Monitor and report on training and exercise activities to support continuous improvement.
• Staying up to date with changes in emergency planning standards and legislation, and ensure these are effectively communicated and integrated into WaterNSW’s emergency preparedness activities.
• Tracking, measuring and reporting on training evaluations, Dam Safety Management System (DSMS) compliance and data to identify actions and improvements to support future planning and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure emergency preparedness activities are well-integrated, understood, and supported across the organisation.
• Coordination of emergency response activities including appropriate support to the Incident Management Team (IMT).

How to Apply: You can apply through our careers page or if you need support with your application, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner to set up a discussion - Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.

Please note applications for this position will close on Wednesday 15th July 2026, 11:59PM.

Why Join WaterNSW

WaterNSW plays a vital role in caring for the state’s water at the source — capturing, storing, and delivering water for the environment, agriculture, industry, and communities across NSW. This includes:

• Managing 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways
• Providing around two-thirds of all water used across the state
• Ensuring a culturally safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace that values culture and diversity
• Providing the opportunity to make a real difference for communities and Country across NSW
• Our work is critical to the health of people, communities, and Country.

Our Commitment

WaterNSW is committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce participation and creating meaningful employment opportunities. Specific roles may be identified positions under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. 

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