Civil Maintenance Planner

Do you want to join a business that supports local agricultural enterprises through delivery of water to the nation’s premier food bowl? 
Live in or be willing to relocate to the Griffith / Leeton Area (or its surrounds).
Demonstrated ability to manage your own time and an ability to work autonomously.
Have excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
A ‘can do’ attitude focused on delivering outcomes
Commitment to a strong values culture and a preparedness to ‘walk the talk’.

Grow your career with Murrumbidgee Irrigation.

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.

About us 

Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI) is one of the largest private irrigation companies in Australia. We are owned by our shareholder customers and serve over 3,000 landholdings within an area of 378,000+ hectares. The irrigation water and drainage services we provide have helped create a diverse and highly productive agricultural region known as the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA). The MIA is home to over 50,000 people with most jobs tied inextricably to the water we supply to farms and industry. We are a dynamic and innovative regional company that employs approximately 160 people at two locations in the MIA - Griffith and Leeton.

We've been around for over 100 years, but our job is simple - to deliver water in the best way possible.

What you'll 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 Dial 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? 

• Excellent work-life balance with a 9 day fortnight and the opportunity to secure additional annual leave
• An attractive and competitive remuneration, including access to salary packaging for superannuation, credit card, energy accounts, novated lease and remote area housing.
• A proactive and inclusive work culture with a focus on safety – ‘nobody gets injured on my watch’. 
• Values based workforce – Integrity, Customers, Accountability, Respect, Teams
• Health and wellness programs, employee assistance program, company paid parental leave

Ready to take on the challenge? Apply here!

How to apply

Please complete the following 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

If you require further information, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions, or contact the Team at MI on (02) 6962 0200 | recruitment@mirrigation.com.au

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