Exciting new role for a Planning Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure renewal and planning projects in our region!
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.
To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers
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.
Working at North East Water
North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:
- Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters (with our fabulous atrium),
- Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
- Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,
- Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
- Annual salary increases and superannuation,
- Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,
- Health and wellbeing activities,
- 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
- Social club,
- Bring your dog to work,
- plus much, much more!
Position Information
- An attractive salary range of $104,078 to $116,623 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
- This is a full time, ongoing
- Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Have questions? Get in touch!
Please do not hesitate to contact Jill Fagan, Manager Infrastructure Strategy & Planning on 0487 109 510.
Alternatively, you can contact Sienna from our People & Culture team via hr@newater.com.au
Ready to apply?
For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit: https://www.newater.com.au/careers/recruitment-process
- For your application to be considered, please apply via our website newater.com.au/careers
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 14 June 2026.
