Make meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation.  

At Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI), we’re proud to be a regional leader delivering innovative irrigation solutions and supporting the communities we serve. Our job is simple - to deliver water in the best way possible.    
Are you looking take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced operational leader to join our team as a Civil Maintenance Planner.
The Civil Maintenance Planner is responsible for effective planning, development, prioritisation and delivery of Murrumbidgee Irrigation’s (MI) civil maintenance planning program through high-quality investigation, assessment and planning of maintenance works.

Why join MI?  

We offer:  

  • Competitive remuneration and access to salary packaging options  
  • Excellent work-life balance with a 9 day fortnight and the opportunity to secure additional annual leave
  • Career development through mentoring, training and internal mobility  
  • Company benefits including annual skin checks and flu shots, an annual fitness payment, life insurance cover and access to other wellbeing initiatives. 
  • A culture built on Clarity, Connection, Vulnerability and Improvement  


About the Role

As a Civil Maintenance Planner, you will be part of a professional team focused on the provision of effective planning, development, prioritisation of works leading to the ultimate success of MI’s maintenance planning program through high-quality investigation, assessment and planning of maintenance works, as well as providing in-field support for key safety/quality/environmental functions required for efficient execution of works.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Support works execution teams with approved pre-works planning activities (e.g. BYD, traffic management requirements, environmental planning forms, services locations) for tasks that are designated for action in the relevant team’s worklist
  • Undertaking desktop and field-based condition assessment for inspection purposes and gathers accurate civil, vegetation, access, environmental and site-risk data to support works planning, vegetation removal approvals and safe, efficient execution of maintenance activities.
  • Support effective execution of maintenance works through site inspections (safety, environmental & quality), permit sign-on & contractor supervision activities
  • Drive and support a safety-focused culture by ensuring effective, best-practise equipment, systems and procedures are in place and consistently followed, and by promoting and reinforcing a strong safety and environmental focus. 

What you will bring

  • Current ‘C’ class motor vehicle licence
  • Experience in conducting and planning maintenance works
  • Intermediate computer skills in the Microsoft suite
  • Experience in quantity estimation
  • Knowledge / experience in hazard identification and mitigation e.g., powerline, traffic hazard management and Before You Dig investigation.
  • Knowledge of civil maintenance activities e.g. earth works, culvert/pipe installs, excavator operations.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of safe work procedures and WHS training relevant to work 

What can we offer you?

If you want to help the team redefine our network irrigation and are ready to take on the challenge, APPLY NOW! 

 Applications close: once position is filled 

 

How to apply 

Please complete the online Application for Employment, and attach the following documents:

  • Cover letter addressing your ability to meet the Selection Criteria (listed in the advertisement as Requirements) - please include details and any evidence of relevant work experience and qualifications (at least one paragraph for each dot point)
  • CV / Resume

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