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Form of workAbout us:
WGA is an Australian and New Zealand company like no other – we are owned by the employees, loved by our long-term clients and have deep roots in our communities. With a team of over 580 people, WGA provides a rich, diverse, and empowered workplace, and offers you a chance to work alongside some of the best in the business.
WGA offers an outstanding working environment that fosters and supports mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation of differing perspectives and backgrounds. We strive to offer inspiring career paths and a selection of fantastic employee benefits. If you enjoy a great office environment, excellent flexibility and the long-term benefits that only a private organisation can offer, then WGA might be for you!
We deliver tailored design engineering solutions across the Buildings, Transport, Water Infrastructure, Urban Development, Ports and Marine, Energy, Defence and Resources sectors. We empower our engineers to think outside the square and dare to be different.
About our approach:
We focus upon the core philosophy of delivering excellent engineering solutions for our valued Clients which allows us to create exceptional, long-term opportunities for our talented personnel. Our unique style of project delivery ensures that our people don't have to choose between maintaining hands on Engineering and corporate career options, they can have both!
About the role:
Your role will include highly varied geotechnical work, on small to very large scale projects, across a number of disciplines such as multi-storey buildings, industrial and commercial facilities, transport, ports & maritime and energy and water infrastructure projects. We’re looking for versatile people able to assist with liaising with clients, writing proposals, geotechnical reporting and geological models and design and documentation for foundations, retaining walls, earthworks, slope stability and rock mapping and maritime structures. You will be responsible for the development, design and management of geotechnical projects from start to end. The position may also require field work and intra-state and interstate travel for short periods.
About you:
• Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering. Chartered engineer would be an advantage.
• Extensive relevant technical & commercial experience in a similar role, including experience in the design, engineering, and commissioning of Geotechnical Engineering projects and familiarity with geotechnical conditions Australia wide;
• Demonstrated project and people leadership skills;
• Ability to work to deadlines;
• Ability to be proactive and implement change effectively;
• Ability to build strong, professional relationships;
• High proficiency with MS Office and a range of specialist geotechnical software;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;
About working with us:
At WGA we believe a diverse workplace fosters unique and progressive ideas and drives our culture of learning and sharing knowledge. We encourage all to apply because whatever your background you can progress your career and enjoy the benefits that only a privately owned organisation can offer.
