Address- Clerk Grade 3/4
- Temporary full-time (12 months) opportunity
- Location: All of NSW
- While we work flexibly, there will be an expectation that employees at NSW Public Works will have access to NSW Public Works Office and to frequent the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Some positions may require more than this average.
- Salary from $79,032 to $86,539 plus super and leave loading
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects in the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
About the role
We are currently seeking an Engineer to join the Dams Team within the Water Resources Management (WRM) Group of NSW Public Works (NSW PW).
In this role you will be assisting senior engineer(s) and team leaders, within technical engineering service lines, responding to client needs and helping to ensure consistent delivery of professional services, including project quality requirements, within agreed timeframes and budgets, in accordance with WHS policies and procedures, and in order to deliver the client’s objectives and critical success factors.
About you
We are looking for a motivated Engineer. Willing to learn from senior staff and who thrives on working on multiple projects where technical excellence is paramount. The ideal candidate shall meet, but not limited to, the following requirements:
- Tertiary education qualifications in civil engineering majoring in water / structural / environmental engineering with eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia
- Keen interest in dam engineering with basic knowledge of related disciplines assisting with investigations and designs.
- Actively participate in dam engineering project teams, undertaking project tasks and seeking guidance from senior engineers when required to ensure the delivery of high quality, innovative projects and technical services within agreed time and cost parameters, and government regulatory requirements.
- Sound verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Preference for CADD experience.
- Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel to NSW regional towns, which may include overnight stays.
- Candidates with appropriate rights to work in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.
About Us
NSW Public Works (NSWPW) is part of the Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW), and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services. There’s nothing abstract about what we do. Just look around. Our work is in the hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and high schools – the real foundations of prosperous communities. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities. We do this by developing solutions that show creativity and grassroots ingenuity, providing impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector, and partnering with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.
In NSWPW offices all over the state, you’ll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent, scrutinise cost and risk, and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances, projects we work on don’t just get done, they become benchmarks others aspire to.
Applying for the role
Apply by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.
Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Klay Chan, Principal Engineer, Water Resources Management at *********@pwa.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 at 11:55pm
We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community.
As part of our team, you will be able to:
- Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.
- Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team.
- Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you.
We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed. We’re all about ‘having a crack’.
Additional Information
The successful applicant may be required to undergo reference checks, probity checks, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to ***************@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
