Careers at Council
Water Planning Engineer
Closes: Nov 06, 2024
- $102,842 to $117,191 per annum plus 11.5% Super
- Career growth opportunities
- 3.5% Civil Liabilities Allowance
About the role
This is a permanent, full-time position working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday at the Shoalhaven Water Depot, Flinders Road, South Nowra. This position is responsible for managing the new projects pipeline to efficiently introduce new initiatives to Shoalhaven Water's capital works portfolio.
This is a permanent, full-time position working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday at the Shoalhaven Water Depot, Flinders Road, South Nowra. This position is responsible for managing the new projects pipeline to efficiently introduce new initiatives to Shoalhaven Water's capital works portfolio.
This position is known internally as a Portfolio Planning Engineer.
Duties
Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Planning Engineer, the focus of this position is to:
Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Planning Engineer, the focus of this position is to:
- Develop and maintain Water and Wastewater servicing strategies including development, maintenance, and utilisation of system hydraulic models.
- Manage and coordinate projects from conception to completion.
- Conduct detailed project needs validation and options assessments and make recommendations for implementation.
- Develop and assess detailed project business cases and prepare detailed funding grant applications.
- Prepare and maintain detailed project cost estimates for budgeting and benchmarking.
- Provide technical software support to key stakeholders.
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- Degree qualifications in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
- Qualifications and experience in Project Management
- Class C Driver’s Licence
- Current General Construction Induction card (WhiteCard)
This position requires high level technical, communication and negotiation skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of key stakeholders.
The team at Shoalhaven Water are high performing and committed to providing efficient, effective water and wastewater services to the Shoalhaven. As we work towards being a leader in the water industry, we know that our human resources are just as important as our natural resources which is why we look for dedicated and enthusiastic people to join our team and be the driving force behind our vision and mission.
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold with particular emphasis on capital works portfolio management and / or capital works project management.
- Please list your relevant experience with water utility infrastructure, regulation and/or management.
- What experience do you have with hydraulic modeling or with other modeling software?
Contact: DJ Dubose –Senior Portfolio Planning Engineer – 02 4429 36503
Applications Close: Tuesday 5 November 2024 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
