Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Subsidence Advisory NSW
Fair Trading NSW, Department of Customer Service

Salary: Clerk grade 9/10- The package includes base salary $ 120,859 - $ 133,183, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Duration: Full Time Temporary upto 24 months (with possible ongoing opportunity)
Location: Newcastle

About Subsidence Advisory NSW

Subsidence Advisory NSW operates for the community in coal mining areas of New South Wales, Australia, and is responsible for administering the Coal Mine Subsidence Compensation Act. Expert advice is provided to property owners, government departments and authorities, local councils, community organisations and industries within Mine Subsidence Districts, and throughout NSW.

Please come and join us!

Apply your engineering expertise to support subsidence advisory services, including the assessment of claims and development applications, the management of mine subsidence risk on existing and future developments and conducting research on other technology and other innovative initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate at the required capability level:

• A degree in Civil/Mining/Geotechnical Engineering, and relevant work experience in engineering, mining, building or construction
• Ability to interpret and analyse data, identify risk and provide sound geotechnical advice
• Experience in conducting geotechnical risk assessments
• Communicate engineering concepts to a range of diverse internal and external key stakeholders
• A criminal record check is required and a full drivers licence is essential

Desirable experience and capabilities

• Experience providing geotechnical advice regarding mine subsidence risk
• Experience providing strategic advice on engineering controls (mine grouting/earthworks/structural) to mitigate impacts to surface development

If this sounds appealing to you, we welcome your application!

To Apply :
Provide a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume (max 4 pages) that details your experience and how you meet the capabilities of the role.

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $120,859 base plus superannuation

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For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Jyostna Channamadhvuni via ***************@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Friday, 22 March 2024 @ 9.59 am (AEDT)

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