WSS307 - Storage Manager Dartmouth

Lead a great team. Care for critical water infrastructure. Make a difference in the community.

As Storage Manager – Dartmouth, you’ll lead a multifunctional team responsible for the safe, effective operation and maintenance of Dartmouth Dam and associated water storage assets. You’ll play an important role in keeping our assets operating reliably, supporting emergency response and ensuring we meet our safety, regulatory and operational requirements.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead, support and develop a small, skilled team, creating a positive and collaborative workplace.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance and monitoring of Dartmouth Dam and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate water releases and flows in line with established procedures and plans.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response when required.
• Manage contractors and coordinate maintenance and work programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve the way we work, drive efficiencies and reduce risk.
• Build strong relationships with customers, recreational users, landowners, emergency services, government agencies and other local stakeholders.
• Support the ongoing management of land, waterway and water security activities.

About you

You’re a confident and practical leader who knows how to bring people together and get things done. You’ll have strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, along with a genuine commitment to safety, continuous improvement and delivering quality outcomes.

Experience in storage operations or the water industry would be highly regarded, as would knowledge of emergency response, dam safety and relevant ANCOLD guidelines.

Why GMW?

This is more than a role managing a dam. It’s an opportunity to lead a team, work with a diverse range of stakeholders and play an important part in managing critical water infrastructure for our communities and region.

You’ll also have access to housing located in the township of Dartmouth, along with a mobile phone allowance. The role is part of a four-person roster and includes 10-minute recall arrangements, with some opportunities to assist at other GMW sites throughout the year.

For more information, view the position description below.

Applications close on Friday 16 October 2026. To apply for this role please complete the GMW application form provided below and email together with a copy of your current CV to [email protected].

GMW is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. GMW encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives to apply. We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you to take part in an interview, please contact: [email protected]