Dam Safety Emergency Management Officer

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Dam Safety Emergency Management Officer to join our team. 

You'll play a critical role in strengthening WaterNSW's emergency preparedness capability and supporting the safe management of critical dam infrastructure across NSW. 

Leading the coordination, development and continuous improvement of Dam Emergency Plans (DEPs), ensuring they remain compliant, effective and ready to support emergency response when needed. Working closely with operational teams, emergency services, regulators and other key stakeholders, you'll help build organisational capability through training, exercises and preparedness initiatives that enable our people to confidently recognise and respond to potential dam safety emergencies. 

We welcome appplications from Greater Sydney, Dubbo and, Newcastle locations.

Our Perks and Benefits: 

At WaterNSW, 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.   

• Flexible working   
• Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement   
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave   
• Fertility leave   
• Corporate wear allowance   
• Professional development and educational assistance   
• Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location 
• Attractive Salary starting from $121,125 - $131,133 + 12% Super  
• And so much more!  

What you’ll do:  

• Develop, maintain and periodically review Dam Emergency Plans (DEPs) for WaterNSW's declared dams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practice. 
• Design and deliver onsite practical and desktop exercises on the DEPs by simulating dam failures and WaterNSW’s response and coordination with other emergency agencies.  
• Support the ongoing development of emergency response capability by ensuring staff involved in dam safety management are trained, prepared and equipped to respond effectively during emergency situations. 
• Collaborate with emergency services, government agencies, regulators and internal stakeholders to strengthen preparedness, response coordination and stakeholder relationships. 
• Track and report on emergency management performance, training outcomes and compliance activities, using insights and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement. 

What we are looking for:   

• Tertiary qualifications in emergency management, risk management, training and assessment, or a related discipline, and/or equivalent demonstrated experience. 
• Experience in emergency management, incident management, or a related operational environment. 
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing and maintaining emergency management plans, ideally within a regulated or critical infrastructure environment. 
• Experience designing and delivering training programs, emergency exercises and readiness activities, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and facilitate discussions with confidence. 
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across operational teams, emergency services, government agencies and other key partners. 
• Experience preparing Dam Emergency Plans (DEPs) or working within the dam safety, utilities, water, infrastructure or emergency services sectors. (highly regarded) 

Who we are:

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.   

We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering.

How we will support you:

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.  When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

Our commitment & culture:

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.

WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Find out more at waternsw.com.au

For more information, please reach out to: nathan.hollis@waternsw.com.au

Please note applications for this position will close on Wednesday 5th August 2026 at 11.59 pm.

You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.  

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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