Anyone Want A Great Job

[tridentt150v]

I don't normally do this, but just in case any fellow SAU'ers are interested, be a shame not to tell you:

The position is also listed on the jobs NSW web site and has been in several papers.

Don't be scared about the tertiary quals, really only need HSC or equivalent, this is a start up position, so I reckon the ad was always aiming too high.

Job is 50/50 field office, and you get to play with some high tech toys and cruise around in a Landcruiser from Canberra to the SA border. Theres two positions, Tumut and Leeton, sorry no ACT, but you could get back to ACT once you have experience etc

Job Summary

Agency Name WATER AND ENERGY, Department of

Job Classification Miscellaneous Professional Officer GS/Grade 1

Location Riverina, Tumut

Employment Status Permanent Full-Time

Vacancy Ref Job Reference No DWE2007/538

Closing Date Friday, 16 November 2007

Total remuneration package to: $71,537.00 ($42,743.00-$64,827.00)

Collection & management of surface water, ground water & other associated hydrometric data. Assist in supporting NRM strategies, water sharing plans, monitoring & compliance programs. Assist in maintenance & testing of hydrometric network equipment.

Selection Criteria

Appropriate Certificate, Diploma or other Tertiary Qualification and/or extensive knowledge/skills associated with the function and responsibility of the position.

Good numeric and computer skills with demonstrated capacity to collect, interpret, archive and disseminate hydrometric field data.

Ability to follow procedures and work carefully and accurately with numerical data including the capacity to implement quality assurance programs and procedures.

Good written and oral communication skills as well as problem solving skills.

Ability to swim (documentary evidence will be required), row a boat, work at heights and occasional heavy lifting and to work safely outdoors and in isolated areas.

Mechanical, electrical or electronics aptitude.

Ability to work independently and in teams including an ability to prioritise and plan activities.

Current drivers' licence.

Knowledge and understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Knowledge and understanding of Ethical Practice

Knowledge and understanding of Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statement (EAPS)

Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

Notes

This position will require independent and lone work in isolated areas, overnight stays and extended periods away from base (sometimes at short notice). Previously advertised as a temporary position for 3 years as DWE2007/527. Previous applications will be carried forward.

Inquiries

Daniel Hannon

(02) 6941 2249

[a20089]

Good luck finding someone about the APS 5/6 level it looks like.

In future we already have a thread for jobs.

[Baconer]

Dam, where was this job last year

Always wanted an outdoors job but the only i could find were park ranger or similar. How often do these come around?

[tridentt150v]

Rarely, this is the first now for approx. 5 years.

[tridentt150v]

Good luck finding someone about the APS 5/6 level it looks like.

In future we already have a thread for jobs.

Sorry, my stupid, I should have looked a bit harder.

[CeJay]

Sounds like you need a background in that area or some science degree though doesn't it? I may be interested in applying, but I need documentation showing I can swim, because I don't have that at the moment lol

[tridentt150v]

If you know a swim instructor, or just go to a pool somewhere and get them to watch you swim and issue a certificate, not hard.

We have employed ppl with Enviro Science degrees before, but also employed those with relevant experience or experience/knowledge that is equivalent. Because the job is so specialised, you tend to learn all you need to know on the job. You can also enrol and do a 3-4 year correspondence course and become a fully qualified hydrographer. then the pay is more like 75k, but if you get into management then the pay can go +100K and thats in DWE, private consultants can do much better [but the risks are greater].

Honestly the best ppl are those that have a good smattering of all sorts of skills, electrical, IT, welding, boating, fabrication, data, chainsaw, techheads, as well as quals etc jack of all trades, master of none and you don't get that in Uni alone, it takes a uni going farm hand who loves IT/computers.....................but having said that, we all have to start somewhere.

And with the Feds kicking in $10 billion over 10 years for the Murray darling, we are in a growth trend big time atm.

I can explain better via phone, if anyone is interested either phone the number in the ad, or PM with your number and I'll phone you////or I'll give you my mobile number and you can phone me instead.

Big sell over

[datto260Z]

Would they consider someone that didnt finish school, but is motivated, professional, has many life skills, mature (most of the time ) and more than willing to learn?

[tridentt150v]

Will have another 6 jobs in South West NSW and several more scattered over the rest of the state. Temporary full time until June 30 2010. But some jobs will end up full time permanent. Look in SEEK website, search on Natural Resource Officer (Hydrometric)

Otherwise the selection criteria is basically the same, one thing, they are now stipulating tertiary eds, but I'd give it a try even if you don't have them. We only got 3 applicants for the last one, so I don't see how they can fill 6 when you are flat out filling one.

The below is only a cut and paste and could have errors, so use the advertisement when you find it, not what is below. This is just a heads up!!!

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The position is will be listed on several web sites and in several papers. Look for it next week.

Job is 50/50 field office, and you get to play with some high tech toys and cruise around in a Landcruiser from Canberra to the SA border. Theres one position Buronga, one Leeton, and four Tumut.

Job Summary

Agency Name NSW Office of Water

Job Classification Miscellaneous Professional Officer GS/Grade 1

Location South West NSW

Employment Status Temporary Full-Time

Vacancy Ref Job Reference No TBA

Closing Date Friday, TBA

Total remuneration package to: $72K ($42K-$67K) approx.

Collection & management of surface water, ground water & other associated hydrometric data. Assist in supporting NRM strategies, water sharing plans, monitoring & compliance programs. Assist in maintenance & testing of hydrometric network equipment.

Selection Criteria

Appropriate Certificate, Diploma or other Tertiary Qualification and/or extensive knowledge/skills associated with the function and responsibility of the position.

Good numeric and computer skills with demonstrated capacity to collect, interpret, archive and disseminate hydrometric field data.

Ability to follow procedures and work carefully and accurately with numerical data including the capacity to implement quality assurance programs and procedures.

Good written and oral communication skills as well as problem solving skills.

Ability to swim (documentary evidence will be required), row a boat, work at heights and occasional heavy lifting and to work safely outdoors and in isolated areas.

Mechanical, electrical or electronics aptitude.

Ability to work independently and in teams including an ability to prioritise and plan activities.

Current drivers' licence.

Notes

This position will require independent and lone work in isolated areas, overnight stays and extended periods away from base (sometimes at short notice).

Inquiries

Daniel Hannon

(02) 6941 2249

[skins]

mmmm interesting. Sounds right up my alley. Thanks