ohs technical specialist - water regulation.
- sydney, new south wales
- posted today
job details
- Paying up to $75.84ph + super
- Contract role until 30/06/25 with possible extensions
- Can be located anywhere in NSW
- WFH/Hybrid working supported
- Working 35 hours per week/7 hours per day
About the Role:
Our client is a NSW State Government agency that operates as an independent water regulator which oversees the enforcement of water management laws in NSW. They are currently seeking an OHS Technical Specialist to join their Operational Technology team on a contract role until 30/06/25 with possible extensions.
Candidates for this position must have previous experience in rural water management and regulation or other relevant fields, coupled with qualifications in science, engineering, hydrometrics, natural resource management, agriculture, surveying, instrumentation or other relevant disciplines.
As an OHS Technical Specialist you will be responsible for developing and implementing operational technology capabilities in line with Technology Strategy. You will support staff with technology both in the office and in the field. This important work follows on from investigations, assessments and analysis conducted by an internal working group in 2024. This working group made recommendations which you will act on.
Key responsibilities include:
- You will assess features, functions, costs, risks and effectiveness of the current remote worker safety tracking solution and of alternate solutions / approaches.
- You will run pilots of short-listed solutions.
- You will consult with internal stakeholders, WHS Committee representatives and with marketplace vendors.
- You will identify the preferred solution / approach and transition / implementation plans.
- You will work alongside a senior project officer in the Operational Technology team.
Please note this role is flexible on location, and candidates can be located anywhere in NSW. Candidates must have the willingness and flexibility to drive to, and work in remote locations in NSW including overnight stays.
About You
You will be an experienced OHS Technical Specialist with proven experience and reliability in previous positions.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Qualifications in science, engineering, hydrometrics, natural resource management, agriculture, surveying, instrumentation or other relevant discipline.
- Current NSW Driver's License
- Willingness to drive to and work in remote locations in NSW including overnight stays
- Experience with and knowledge of relevant technologies, equipment and methods
- Experience in rural water management and regulation or other relevant field such as: water planning, hydrometrics, natural resource management, surveying, agriculture, environmental science or engineering.
- Appointment is subject to the successful applicant satisfactorily passing the criminal record check.
What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:
- Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
- 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
- Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
- Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services
If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a short cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
- Paying up to $75.84ph + super
- Contract role until 30/06/25 with possible extensions
- Can be located anywhere in NSW
- WFH/Hybrid working supported
- Working 35 hours per week/7 hours per day
About the Role:
Our client is a NSW State Government agency that operates as an independent water regulator which oversees the enforcement of water management laws in NSW. They are currently seeking an OHS Technical Specialist to join their Operational Technology team on a contract role until 30/06/25 with possible extensions.
Candidates for this position must have previous experience in rural water management and regulation or other relevant fields, coupled with qualifications in science, engineering, hydrometrics, natural resource management, agriculture, surveying, instrumentation or other relevant disciplines.
As an OHS Technical Specialist you will be responsible for developing and implementing operational technology capabilities in line with Technology Strategy. You will support staff with technology both in the office and in the field. This important work follows on from investigations, assessments and analysis conducted by an internal working group in 2024. This working group made recommendations which you will act on.
Key responsibilities include:
- You will assess features, functions, costs, risks and effectiveness of the current remote worker safety tracking solution and of alternate solutions / approaches.
- You will run pilots of short-listed solutions.
- You will consult with internal stakeholders, WHS Committee representatives and with marketplace vendors.
- You will identify the preferred solution / approach and transition / implementation plans.
- You will work alongside a senior project officer in the Operational Technology team.
Please note this role is flexible on location, and candidates can be located anywhere in NSW. Candidates must have the willingness and flexibility to drive to, and work in remote locations in NSW including overnight stays.
About You
You will be an experienced OHS Technical Specialist with proven experience and reliability in previous positions.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Qualifications in science, engineering, hydrometrics, natural resource management, agriculture, surveying, instrumentation or other relevant discipline.
- Current NSW Driver's License
- Willingness to drive to and work in remote locations in NSW including overnight stays
- Experience with and knowledge of relevant technologies, equipment and methods
- Experience in rural water management and regulation or other relevant field such as: water planning, hydrometrics, natural resource management, surveying, agriculture, environmental science or engineering.
- Appointment is subject to the successful applicant satisfactorily passing the criminal record check.
What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:
- Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
- 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
- Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
- Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services
If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a short cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
skills
technical, specialist, OHS, engineering, water, regulation, law, safetyqualifications
- Qualifications in science
- engineering
- hydrometrics
- natural resource management
- agriculture
- surveying
- instrumentation or other relevant discipline.
education
Bachelor Degree
summary
- sydney, new south wales
- AU$75.84 per hour, super
- contract
- full-time
- specialismconstruction
- sub specialismhealth, safety & environment
- reference number90M0660844_2561157141949927648
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