Senior Engineer - Strategic Asset And Program Management

We're here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

The Senior Engineer- Strategic Asset and Program Management, will provide advice, guidance, and technical expertise for people across the Liveable Water Solutions (LWS) group, as a senior leader in the Centre of Excellence for Asset Management, Project Management, and Risk Management. You will have the responsibility of coordinating the entire asset management lifecycle for the whole of South East Water, including best practice asset management implementation across the organisation.

The position will also support program optimisation, project prioritisation, project delivery and governance across LWS; providing technical advice, guidance, monitoring and assurance with respect to capital programs, projects and their planning and delivery, to internal and external stakeholders, program managers, project managers, planners and engineers.

The objective is to ensure South East Water's critical assets do not fail and asset replacement and renewals are optimised to maintain service levels in accordance with cost and asset management plans.

To be successful in this role, you will have a Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Asset Management, Reliability), Applied Science or equivalent.

In addition, you will require:

• Demonstrated experience of asset management, risk management, health & safety systems, quality management systems and project management
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and Victorian registration is preferred.
• A certification and/or post graduate qualification in Asset Management and Risk Management is highly regarded.
• Project Management qualification is highly regarded.
• Working knowledge of international asset management and risk standards, IS055001 (Asset Management) and IS031000 (Risk Management).
• Broad knowledge of standards and specifications, including relevant WSAA Codes necessary for the design, construction and condition assessment of South East Water civil assets.
• Experience in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Bowties, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Reliability Block Diagram and related asset management techniques.
• In depth understanding and demonstrated experience in budget management
• Stakeholder and influencing skills for relationship with all staffing levels and consultants or contractors.
• Demonstrate a high level of influencing and negotiation ability.
• A high level of data and digital literacy.
• High level of written, verbal communication skills including cost estimating, budgeting and financial skills.

• A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and leave purchasing.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave
• A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
• A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
• Career focused learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
• Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views.

We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We're here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all. We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work. But it's our people's collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we're all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, or to learn more about the role, please contact: *******@southeastwater.com.au

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Wednesday 10 April 2024!

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