Senior Engineer Engineering & Projects

Requisition
1381
-Posted
- Engineering & Projects

- Head Office

Work Type:
Ongoing Full Time
Pay Grade:
Senior Executive Officer

Westernport Water leads through collaboration and innovation to deliver sustainable drinking water, recycled water, and wastewater services that improve the health and liveability of our community.

• Truly flexible work options, including monthly RDOs and 9-day fortnights for full time employees.
• A range of provisions to support work/life balance including access to request purchase leave.
• Unique opportunities for staff to develop capability and contribute to the strategic objectives of the organisation .
• Salary Continuance Insurance to provide comfort and security for all ongoing employees .
• Innovative systems and processes for a safe and welcoming workplace.
• A highly regarded health and wellbeing program, including a health and wellbeing subsidy (eligibility criteria applies).
• Tailored workplace adjustments to help you perform at your best – whether during the recruitment process or in your role.
• We foster a positive, culturally safe environment and an engaged workforce, aligned with our values of ‘Care, Courage and Commitment’.
• Accessibleonsite parking for our employees at all our sites including at our head office in Newhaven, Phillip Island Victoria.

Westernport Water is seeking a strategic and solutions-focused Senior Engineer with strong leadership, technical expertise, and project management skills. This role will drive the successful delivery of large water and wastewater infrastructure projects across our network and operational areas which covers
300 square kilometres, encompassing Millowl (Phillip Island) and mainland communities from The Gurdies to Archies Creek.

• Support the Manager Engineering & Projects by leading the delivery of Westernport Waters long-term capital works program, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide expert engineering advice across design, feasibility, cost estimation, tendering, and contract management.
• Oversee water and wastewater projects to ensure alignment with approved design standards and technical consistency.
• Operate within the Project Management Framework and support cross-departmental operations with engineering expertise.
• Champion a safety-first culture while delivering exceptional customer service and clear, tailored communication across stakeholders.

• The candidate is required to have a tertiary qualification in engineering leading to admission to the Institute of Engineers (Australia) for professionally qualified engineers;
• At least 7 years’ experience leading Civil or Mechanical Engineering projects within water and wastewater services
• Extensive experience in leading the application of project management frameworks, documentation and systems;
• Substantial knowledge and experience in design and/or construction principles and practises supported by high level contract management skills;
• Demonstrated track record leading and delivering projects on time and within budget;
• Knowledge of current developments and regulations applying to the water industry including a working knowledge and understanding of the Water Act (1989) and associated Acts applicable to the water industry.
• A current driver’s licence suitable for Victoria.

• Engineering degree and membership with Engineers Australia.
• At least 7 years’ experience leading Civil or Mechanical Engineering projects within water and wastewater services.
• Proven experience in leading the development and application of project management frameworks, documentation and systems;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in design and/or construction principles and practises supported by high level contract management skills;
• Demonstrated track record delivering projects on time and within budget;
• Knowledge of regulations applying to the water industry including an understanding of the Water Act (1989).

A pplications will be reviewed, and…