Asset Engineer - [Archived Advertisement]

Asset Engineer

Closing Date: 19/05/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Warrnambool
Job Category: Engineering

Who we are looking for

We have an ongoing opportunity for an experienced engineer to work with our Asset Planning Team in a full-time position based in Warrnambool.

We're looking for someone to assist in forward planning and system performance reviews of our water and sewerage systems. A key component of the role is to provide expert advice to internal stakeholders, business leads, consultants, developers and other industry professionals in water and sewerage infrastructure.

This position comes with a generous salary of $96,568 to $107,722 p.a. plus superannuation.

Job Description

What you'll be doing

On a day-to-day basis, you'll:

• Review the performance of existing systems and recommend system improvements/augmentations to include in strategic and action plans, including adaptation of climate change impacts.
• Provide technical support and information to customers, consultants, property developers and agency partners.
• Develop new and update existing computer simulation models of water and sewerage systems.
• Prepare budget estimates of works and business cases to include in the capital investment plan.

Desired Skills and Experience

What you’ll bring 

We’re looking for someone with 

• Qualifications in engineering, diploma, or degree.
• High organisational skills, an analytical approach, and the ability to visualise and strive for innovative solutions.
• Two to five years' experience in water and sewerage planning, design and development is desirable.
• Experience using software packages including AutoCAD, Infoworks and eWater Source is desirable. 
• High-level documentation and reporting skills.

For further details, see the position description available here.

We look forward to hearing from you. if you have any questions, feel free to call Brad Clingin (Manager Asset Planning) on 5565 6307.

What we can offer

Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You’ll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do. 

You'll be offered a range of great benefits including:

• Workplace flexibility with access to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, monthly rostered days off and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life.
• A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount.
• A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more.

We're an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best.

We welcome applications from everyone including people with a disability, job seekers of all ages, carers, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are 

• A certified Family Inclusive Workplace
• A Work 180 endorsed employer
• Members of the Diversity Council Australia
• Accredited members of the Health Workplaces Achievement Program

Ready to find out about our employee benefits? Visit Our Careers page and discover more about us.

How you can apply 

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 19 May 2024. 

Click APPLY and you will be taken through to the Wannon Water Careers Portal to complete your application. Once there, you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and resume.  

As part of your cover letter, please outline how your skills and experience meet the role requirements (as outlined in the position description).