Address- Join our Engineering team based in Leederville
- Shape decisions that will direct & sustain WA's water services
- Permanent opportunity with flexible work arrangements from $151,113 Super
Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We're driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.
About the role
We have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader - Mechanical Design within our Mechanical Design team. You will lead a talented design team that undertakes, leads and delivers quality planning, definition, design and design management services on projects across WA. As a technical leader, you'll also provide a centre of expertise technical support and advice to planners, designers, constructors and operators as well as contribute to our standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to help Water Corporation adopt a more sustainable, reliable and easier approach to providing one of life's essentials - water. This role is based in our Leederville office reporting to the Manager - Design Treatment Electrical & Mechanical.
What the role will involve
- Lead and manage the Mechanical Design team undertaking engineering design of allocated infrastructure assets
- Plan and manage complex investigations, conceptual planning and financial analysis for assessment, development, and remedial works of allocated infrastructure assets
- Develop and deliver strategic or complex reports and designs for the solution of infrastructure problems using in-house or external resources
- Prepare briefs for the engagement of consultants, evaluate consultant proposals and report appropriate conclusions and recommendations
- Manage the planning, definition and design of projects by consultants and review outputs and performance, appropriate design criteria, client requirements and to agreed time and cost
- Report on infrastructure design performance and failures, providing detailed analysis and recommendations of subsequent preventive measures
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of design standards and strategic product specifications
- Provide subject matter expertise and engineering consulting advice within the Corporation on Mechanical Design to enable development and continuous improvement of best practice systems and tools
Key skills and experience
You'll have a degree level qualification in mechanical engineering, along with extensive water related professional engineering experience in relation to infrastructure planning, definition and/or detailed design of water infrastructure assets. You'll also have advanced experience in the preparation of detailed designs and review of technical reports and tender specifications for water industry infrastructure. Your demonstrated leadership, and ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence both senior internal and external stakeholders will ensure success in this role.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close Monday 1st April 2024
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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