This role is part of our Infrastructure Strategy and Planning team that leads the technical assessment and planning of water supply and sewerage infrastructure to address growth, compliance, network performance and renewals. The team’s work includes master planning, options assessments, feasibility studies, business case preparation, engagement and approvals, concept and functional design of infrastructure. Work completed by this team progresses into the Capital Delivery team to be released as design and construct contracts.
The Water & Wastewater Planning Engineer leads and oversees a range of water and wastewater projects including planning for renewals of existing assets and other capital infrastructure planning projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a suite of concurrent planning projects.
- Preparing specifications, overseeing procurement and delivery of professional engineering services contracts.
- Providing project and status reports.
- Managing projects in accordance with our Project Management Framework.
- Leading community and stakeholder consultation in the delivery of infrastructure planning projects.
- Engaging across the business to ensure projects meet requirements and ensuring relevant staff remain engaged throughout the project delivery.
- Maintaining project governance while liaising with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure alignment between stakeholder needs and delivered infrastructure functionality.
This role is a full-time, ongoing opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.
For further detail on the role, please refer to the position description below.
Key Selection Criteria
To be in consideration for this position please address in your application how you meet the following key selection criteria:
- Ability to work with a range of stakeholders to gain cooperation, support and assistance in resolving challenges and achieving objectives.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, delivery and oversight.
- Understanding and experience in managing engineering design consultancy contracts.
- Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure.
- A tertiary engineering qualification recognised by Engineers Australia in a discipline relevant to the role.
We’re committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates. If you require specific supports or modifications during the recruitment process, please contact hr@newater.com.au in advance so we can make any necessary adjustments.
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Applications, including statements against the key selection criteria, must be submitted via the above online application form before the closing date/time. Applications via email will not be accepted.
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