Local recruitment: Engineer

Queensland Government

Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺

Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (Organisation site)
Dam Safety; Water Operations and Systems; Water Resource Management; Brisbane preferred, but flexible locations may be available In RDMW Office locations.

A fantastic opportunity to utilise your engineering skills to implement dam safety regulation in Queensland!

You will be working with experienced professional engineers in the largest engineering team in the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water.

This role will provide you the chance to travel in Queensland – sometimes to picturesque and remote locations off the beaten track, meet stakeholders and inspect dam infrastructure, use your analysis skills to assess failure impacts of dams ranging from small property dams to the 1,860,000 ML Burdekin Falls Dam and observe current technical review processes for major dam projects.

Job details

Position statusFixed Term Temporary
Position typeFlexible full-time
Occupational groupEngineering & Surveying
ClassificationPO3
Workplace LocationBrisbane Inner City,Cairns region,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Darling Downs – Maranoa,Far North Qld,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Central West Qld
Job ad referenceQLD/579526/24
Closing date06-Aug-2024
Yearly salary$98335 – $107151
Fortnightly salary$3769.20 – $4107.10
Job durationUntil 18/10/2024 with possible extension
Contact personAlana Farrant
Contact detailsPhone: 07 3199 4941
Access the National Relay Service

About the Department
The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (DRMDW) drives growth for Queensland by managing sustainable water resources, leading
innovation in manufacturing, and developing our regions. From our offices in Brisbane and a network of regional offices and manufacturing hubs, more than 700
DRDMW staff work to create a Queensland where communities, businesses and water resources are sustainable and resilient.

The Role
The Department’s dam safety team is responsible for regulating water dams in Queensland. We set and regulate the standards that dam owners must comply with to protect the community. The team of engineers are responsible for conducting dam site audits, assessing and approving failure impact assessments and emergency action plans, observing technical review of dam projects, attending engineering workshops and inspections, actively searching for and assessing new dams, and providing technical support during wet weather events. This is the largest engineering team in the Department.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer, Dam Safety, the Engineer is responsible for undertaking engineering investigations of referable dams and assessing technical
documentation submitted by dam owners and undertaking hydrological and hydraulic consequence assessments for small dams. The role also provides opportunities to lead or participate in technical investigations, field work and site visits.

About You
• It is desirable that the applicant has at least 2 years post-graduate experience in planning, design and construction of water supply infrastructure projects and associated technical aspects (including hydrology and flood hydraulics).
• It is mandatory that the applicant holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Limited travel away from the centre may be required.
• A class ‘C’ driver’s license is required (you will be required to drive a motor vehicle)
• Registration as an RPEQ is desirable but not essential.
• Flexible work location arrangements will be considered for this opportunity to facilitate an adaptive and agile workforce. For example: the successful candidate may work from a regional or Brisbane based location for all or part of the relieving period.

The Benefits
• Supportive team culture and work environment
• Organisational commitment and support for continued professional development.
• Opportunity to define and influence flooding standards, support materials and projects in Queensland.

DRDMW is committed to respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in our decision-making and actions. We value the diversity of our workforce and are guided by the Queensland Public Sector Inclusion and Diversity Strategy. We strive to create a respectful and rewarding workplace culture that encourages, recognises and embraces every individual’s contribution within a collaborative environment that allows all employees to thrive.

This position location is Brisbane preferred, but flexible locations may be available at Ayr, Bundaberg, Caboolture, Cairns, Gatton, Goondiwindi, Gympie, Longreach, Mackay, Mareeba, Rockhampton, South Johnstone, St George, Toowoomba, Townsville, Warwick offices. Please indicate your location preference for this position on your application. 

How to Apply: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) demonstrating your suitability for the position. Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/579526/24
Closing Date Tuesday, 6 August 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.


POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

You ad could be here!