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Leading Hand
Advertiser: Harvey Water

Job Information

Job Listing Date
14 May 2019

Location
Bunbury & South West

Work Type
Full Time

Classification
Construction, Foreperson/Supervisors

About Harvey Water
Located about 160kms south of Perth in a prime agricultural and horticultural district, Harvey Water is a self-funded cooperative supplying non-potable, fit for purpose water to its member irrigators, rural water and industrial customers.

Leading Hand
As a result of business growth, Harvey Water is creating a Leading Hand role to respond to a range of projects. You will have a trade background with experience in the construction and maintenance of HDPE pipelines and other water infrastructure.

Job Description
Responsible for leading small teams to carry out construction and maintenance activities on the irrigation system in a safe, cost effective and timely manner this person will be required to alternate between being hands-on and supervising depending on the work load. 
As part of the Operations Team the Leading Hand will work closely with and report to the Works Manager. The role will support Harvey Water’s operations through:
·         Ensuring all maintenance and construction tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard, to instruction and within safety, time and budget parameters;
·         Ensuring the Harvey Water OHS management system is applied;
·         Complete job (FAM) sheets as required to identify, prioritise and distribute tasks;
·         Liaise with Stakeholders with regards to land access, interfaces of scope delivery;
·         Planning scopes of work;
·         Supervision of small Teams and Subcontractors;
·         Ensuring sites maintain a high standard of house keeping;
·         Other tasks as directed by the Works Manager.

Skills and abilities
·         Must have current MR license;
·         Proven experience in HDPE welding;
·         Current white card;
·         A positive attitude to safety;
·         Able to work autonomously and/or in a team environment;
·         Leadership and supervisory skills;
·         Basic computer and data entry skills;
·         General mechanical aptitude and problem solving capability;
·         Good communication skills;
·         Time management skills;
·         Good customer service skills;
·         Experience in water services is advantageous.

Location
The position is based at Harvey Water’s offices on the outskirts of the township of Harvey.  Harvey is a highly desirable lifestyle location, just two hours south of Perth on the inland (South Western) highway in the Bunbury Geographe region.  Forests, dams, walk and bike trails, wineries, cafes, beaches, the coastal urban centre of Australind and the City of Bunbury are all within a maximum 45 minute drive from Harvey.

Term of Employment
The position is offered on a permanent basis, following an initial six month probationary period and dependant on satisfactory annual performance reviews.  Management KPIs and performance-based targets will be the basis of the annual performance review.

Salary Range
An appropriate remuneration package will be negotiated with the Candidate; plus 14.5% superannuation and participation in the Harvey Water performance incentive program.

Closing Date
Applications for this post are to be received by 7th June 2019

Next Steps
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates preferably living within a 50km radius of Harvey.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
Formal offer of employment is subject to standard pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks
 
Please forward a CV along with a covering letter too: hr@harveywater.com.au.
 
Click below for position description on Seek;
www.seek.com.au/job/39019446?searchrequesttoken=7bf3e037-4fd2-4b68-84ae-2f98efb127e2&type=promoted

Harvey Water Irrigators are advised that the Irrigation Season will be closed from;
4pm Friday, 17 May 2019.
 
Harvey Water would like to thank it’s Irrigators for their cooperation and patience during the 2018/19 season.
 
PLEASE NOTE
 
For the Collie River Irrigation District
Channel System;
 
Ensure all surface irrigation and stock water requirements are completed by this date.
 
An out-of-season roster will be implemented for stock water requirements. An SMS notification will be sent advising when your area has been scheduled.
 
Once you receive your SMS notification, place your stock water order with the OSI ordering system on 1800 998 103.
 
Ensure that you have enough on-farm storage capacity of up to 21 days during this time.
 
For the Harvey / Waroona Irrigation Districts
Piped System;
 
Ensure all surface irrigation requirements are completed by this date.
 
Please note your stock water requirements are available 24/7
via your access point on your supply point.
 
Any further information please contact our Water Services Team on 9729 0115.

 After just over 10 years of outstanding service, Perth businessman Mike Snell has resigned from the position of a Non-member Director of Harvey Water.
 
Mike came from an accounting background for more than 30 years before joining the South West Irrigation Asset Cooperation Ltd.
 
He has travelled from Perth regularly during his time with Harvey Water and his expertise in the Cooperative structure will be missed.
 
Keith Halliwell has been appointed to the SWIAC/SWIMCO board as a non-member Director.
 
​We wish Mike all the very best in his retirement and future endeavors.

Harvey Water staff volunteered to help put on the Harvey Community Dinner for two weeks in March.
 
The Harvey Community Dinner provides great food and the chance to mingle to between 80 - 120 people each week.  The event relies on volunteer help, produce donations and is coordinated by Ester Italiano.

​Welcome to our new Chief Financial Officer, Bruce Hathway. His experience, passion and drive will help us shape the future of Harvey Water.

Bruce grew up in the north eastern wheatbelt town of Kalannie, before completing schooling in Perth.  He is a Chartered Accountant with a degree in Business, postgraduate qualifications in Corporate Governance and Finance / Investment.

Reporting to our General Manager, Bradd Hamersley, Bruce brings over 25 years experience, both in Australia and abroad.
​
Bruce commenced with Harvey Water today, 11th March 2019.  Welcome Bruce.

​Harvey Water head office underway
 
Works are underway to co-locate the administration, operations and maintenance functions to the Turnbull Street depot site in the Harvey LIA.
 
By August all customer service functions, including bill paying and customer enquiries, will be provided from the new premises. Consolidation of the two facilities will provide cost and efficiency gains for the business with the James Stirling Place being put up for sale or lease.  
 
Smith Constructions and MCG Architects have been engaged for this project.  With the slab down and framing under way, the 498m2 building is quickly taking shape.
 
Stay tuned for progress updates and photos on our website and Facebook

Harvey Water is inviting the community to apply for its next sponsorship round, which offers two levels of funding for local projects and events.

Funding of $500 and under is aimed at schools and education based projects, voluntary organisations which encourage community involvement, sporting clubs, sporting projects and environment and catchment care.

The larger funding of $2000 and under is aimed at community events which create economic benefit, sustainable environment initiatives and community infrastructure projects.

The sponsorship is open to communities in Harvey, Waroona, Dardanup, Bunbury and Collie and closes on April 1st. A second round will be held in September 2019.

Eligible organisations are:

• Not for profit organisations
• Incorporated community organisations
• Not for profit educational institutions

“Harvey Water has a long history of supporting the local communities in which it operates and is very proud of the projects it has been able to assist with over the years,” said General Manager Bradd Hamersley.
“We once again look forward to assisting those groups which need help to deliver projects which make a difference in our communities.”

​Harvey Water is seeking to commission a local Artist to make an outdoor sculptural Artwork to be placed in a prominent location near the main entrance of our new administration premises in Harvey.
 
The artwork would be in the form of an outdoor sculpture and Artists are encouraged to incorporate the iconic Dethridge Wheel, which is synonymous with the origins of the Harvey Irrigation District.
The commission is open to Artists residing in Bunbury Geographe and the Irrigation District which covers the Shires of Harvey, Waroona, Dardanup, Collie, Capel, Donnybrook-Balingup and Bunbury.
We are seeking an inspired, landmark design that really encapsulates the Harvey Water irrigation district and the important heritage of the land.
 
Three shortlisted artists will be selected based on their experience and past work. These Artists will receive $500 each for design development and the successful Artist will receive an $8000 commission fee.
Harvey Water is excited to be working with local artists on this project and displaying the sculpture at our new building when it is completed in July.

​After more than 20 years of outstanding service, community stalwart Ian Eckersley has resigned from the position of Director and Chair of Harvey Water.
 
Since privatisation in 1996 when the fledgling South West Irrigation (which became Harvey Water) was formed, Ian was a founding Director and Chair of the South West Irrigation Asset Cooperative Board.  Ian later took on the role of Chair of the Management Cooperative following on from Dan Norton in 2009.
 
Coming from a background in dairy, citrus and grape growing, Ian has always provided strong representation for farmers and irrigation, applying his extensive knowledge of the district and agriculture and a growing expertise in the Cooperative structure. 
 
In more recent years, Ian has led growth of the business and a measured diversification to maximise water affordability for our 720 irrigator Cooperative Members, while continuing to be a strong advocate at local, State and Federal levels for the interests of Members.
 
Deputy Chair, Sam Epiro, will take on the role of acting Chair of the SWIMCO, supported by SWIAC Chair Kevin Warburton.  
 
We wish Ian the very best in his future endeavors.