At a glance
Work type: 35hr per week, hybrid options
Salary: $129,776 to $142,860 plus 12% superannuation.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Closing date: 9pm, Sunday 21 June 2026
The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a capable and motivated individual to join Council’s Catchment Management team on a permanent full-time basis. The position is located at Council’s Rydalmere Operations Centre at 316 Victoria Road, Rydalmere.
The Dam Operations & Telemetry Officer (DOTO) is responsible for the safe and compliant management of Council’s dams and catchment monitoring assets by coordinating day-to-day dam operations and supporting the reliability and availability of associated telemetry and monitoring systems. The role also actively contributes to flood preparedness through effective data oversight, reporting, and stakeholder liaison, working closely with internal teams and specialist consultants to meet regulatory obligations and support informed operational decision-making.
On a daily basis you will:
- Operate, maintain, and manage Council’s FloodSmart flood early warning system and associated telemetry assets that support Council’s declared dams and relevant catchment monitoring assets.
- Coordinate day-to-day dam operations and undertake dam site surveillance inspections and maintenance activities for Council’s declared (and non-declared dams), including implementing appropriate and effective dam safety management practices, in line with Dams Safety NSW regulations and requirements, and in liaison with the Coordinator Catchment Management.
- Lead the expansion of Council's catchment wide monitoring network, including timely maintenance, ongoing support, and continuous improvement of Council's FloodSmart system and various telemetry equipment - sensors, gauges, transmitters, CCTV cameras, etc.
About You
You have previous experience managing end-to-end telemetry operations, including programming, testing, upgrading and supporting systems such as SCADA, PLC, and early warning or emergency preparedness systems. You are also a team player determined to work collaboratively with Catchment Management staff and other internal teams to meet Council's Community Strategic Plan (CSP) goals.
You will also bring:
- Experience managing Dam surveillance inspections and reporting, dam operations and maintenance, and dam safety management system documentation.
- (Highly Desirable) Dam safety engineering and dam safety emergency response management.
Essential Qualifications:
- Recognised Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Systems Engineering or other relevant technical qualification in electronic systems.
- Class “C’ Driver’s Licence.
The successful candidate will have a knack for providing excellent customer service (internal and external customers), will be approachable and communicate effectively with technical and managerial Council staff.
What's on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $129,776.59 to $142,860.50 plus 12% superannuation.
In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Rydalmere Operations Centre (ROC) location - free all-day parking at doorstep
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave (including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.
Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact: Mr Siddharth Padhye, Coordinator Catchment Management via email: spadhye@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online. Please upload your Resume and attach a Cover Letter addressing the below questions in relation to the Position Description.
In your Cover Letter, please respond to the following questions:
- Describe your experience operating and maintaining SCADA or telemetry systems for monitoring critical infrastructure.
- Provide an example of responding to an abnormal situation (or an emergency situation) in a dam or similar asset.
Applications close 9pm, Sunday 21 June 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.