AddressThe Brisbane team are a social bunch with a great sense of humour. You are well looked after here with snacks ever present in the kitchen, people bring their dogs into the office and we focus on balance. Nobody wants a burnt out team, we take steps to make sure our people have time for a life.
About the role
We currently have an opportunity for an Engineer to join the Floodplains team in our Brisbane office. In this role, your day to day will include:
- Proposal input and project analysis
- Technical analysis tasks, including data collection, interpretation, and calculations, to contribute to project evaluations
- Modelling using TUFLOW (proficient use in a professional capacity)
- Participate in design discussions, and offer insights for project enhancements
- Engage in learning opportunities, training sessions, and workshops to enhance technical skills and gain exposure to various engineering disciplines.
- Participate in non-job-related activities such as Water Technology internal committees, internal training programs, R&D processes or external professional committees.
About you
If you want to make a difference and drive a positive change in sustainable water management, talk to us. We are especially interested in candidates with:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering
- Exposure to hydrologic and hydraulic modelling (TUFLOW & GIS)
- Experience in management of small projects
- Consulting or council/local government experience preferred
- Passion for environmental and water sustainability and management
- Strong report writing skills (there will be an assessment as part of the hiring process if you are shortlisted)
Why Join Us?
Across our teams, we cultivate an inclusive and nurturing culture with focus on your well-being and professional development. Some of the perks of working with us include:
- Flexible approach to work, most of our staff adopt a hybrid work arrangement
- Access to collaboration with industry experts
- Since we are employee owned, staff have an opportunity buys shares in the company
- Mentoring, coaching and professional development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing events and access to a great Employee Assistance provider
- Generous parental leave
- Exchange and secondment opportunities and much more
How to apply
If you would like to be part of a dynamic team in an innovative organisation committed to reducing the impacts of climate change and natural disasters, please forward a cover letter and resume via the “apply” link.
**Applicants will be assessed as they arrive - therefore if you have an interest we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
Water Technology is proud to contribute to the increasing diversity of the Australian workforce. Supporting equity and diversity means supporting opportunities for all candidates to find suitable employment. As an inclusive recruiter and employer, we recognise individual differences, embrace individual strengths and look for opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. Our recruitment upholds the principles of merit and equity, and we welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ and mature age workers.
Research shows that women often hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the selection criteria, while men are more inclined to apply with just 60%.
Life teaches us a lot, so if you believe you have what it takes, even if not all the criteria are met, we encourage you to apply.
