Graduate Project Officer Two Year Fixed Term Opportunity Ongoing career development opportunities Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community We are seeking a Graduate Project Officer to join our Infrastructure Delivery Division. This fixed term opportunity will be for a period of up to two years. Our Company At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values . We fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities. It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications. We have embarked on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy . At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to: Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including: Additional Public Holidays & RDOs 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum Paid Community Service Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents Access to hybrid work and other flexible options Health & Wellbeing benefits including: Fitness passport Access to discounted health fund and health services Access to the Employee Assistance program Remuneration & Hours: 35 hour working week Reward and Recognition Program Base salary up to $86,906 plus Superannuation (Any offer made will be based on the skills and experience of the candidate) The Opportunity As the Graduate Project Officer you will work with Hunter Water's Asset Solutions team to deliver capital works projects. This position will provide the Graduate with opportunities to develop professional project management skills across a range of projects. What you'll do: Effectively manage the delivery of assigned capital works projects to ensure time,cost andquality objectives are achieved, Ensure legislative compliance obligations are achieved and that project risks are effectively managed, particularly in relation to Work Health and Safety and the environment Liaise with internal and external project stakeholders to identify and manage their requirements Coordinate consultants and contractors by assisting with scheduling, communication, and the exchange of project information Develop project reports by collecting, updating, and maintaining project information related to progress, milestone and costs. What you'll need to be successful: Essential Criteria: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related disciplines. Class 'C' Drivers' Licence Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships Ability to learn and apply new skills practically in the workplace Strong organisational and time management skills Intermediate computer skills in MS Office and aptitude to learn relevant software programs Proactive and engaged approach to learning and professional development General Construction Induction card Desirable Criteria: Project management experience Confined Space (If not help on application, training must be successfully completed within 6 Months) Application Steps: To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume. Please click to view the Position Description Application closing date: Wednesday 03 June 2026 We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter. Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.
