Senior Engineer Major Infrastructure Projects

Salary $135,983 plus superannuation

Our organisation

We exist to deliver essential water, wastewater, and waste recovery services that support the health, safety, and wellbeing of the Gippsland community. As a key employer in our region, we play a vital role in shaping a sustainable future while driving positive outcomes for our environment, economy, and people.

We 're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive by offering:

• Flexible work arrangements to support your work/life balance

• Diverse career opportunities and ongoing professional development

• A supportive and inclusive culture where our people feel safe to bring their full and authentic self to work.

• Competitive employee benefits that make your professional and personal experiences rewarding.

Our focus is on building a highly skilled, customer-focused team, united by a shared purpose, to make a real difference in the community we serve.

Contribute to a team that's committed to innovation, prioritising our customers and creating a better future for our region.

The role

As Senior Engineer Major Infrastructure Projects, you will lead the planning, procurement, delivery and commissioning of major capital works across Gippsland Water infrastructure.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, regulators and the community, you will provide senior engineering advice, manage project risks and contracts, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with organisational objectives.

You will also provide technical leadership and mentoring within the Major Infrastructure Projects team and, following a transition period, assume line management responsibility for a team of engineers.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline enabling eligibility for Professional Engineers Registration.

• Significant experience delivering complex capital infrastructure projects.

• Strong engineering expertise within water, wastewater or comparable infrastructure environments.

• Excellent project management capability across budget, schedule, risk and stakeholder management.

• Experience managing contracts, procurement processes and external contractors.

• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in a risk-managed environment.

• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineers and project teams.

How to apply

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Hunter Richardson, Manager Major Infrastructure Projects on 0499 005 359.

We will be assessing applications as they are received.

To view the position description please click here: Position Description.

Before applying for the position, applicants should read the position description. All applicants need to provide a cover letter outlining how their skills, knowledge and experience align to those in the position description along with a copy of your current resume to be considered for this position.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.