Overview
Exciting new role for a Planning Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure renewal and planning projects in our region! This role is part of our Infrastructure Strategy and Planning team that leads the technical assessment and planning of water supply and sewerage infrastructure to address growth, compliance, network performance and renewals. The team's work includes master planning, options assessments, feasibility studies, business case preparation, engagement and approvals, concept and functional design of infrastructure. Work completed by this team progresses into the Capital Delivery team to be released as design and construct contracts.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a suite of concurrent planning projects.
* Preparing specifications, overseeing procurement and delivery of professional engineering services contracts.
* Providing project and status reports.
* Managing projects in accordance with our Project Management Framework.
* Leading community and stakeholder consultation in the delivery of infrastructure planning projects.
* Engaging across the business to ensure projects meet requirements and ensuring relevant staff remain engaged throughout the project delivery.
* Maintaining project governance while liaising with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure alignment between stakeholder needs and delivered infrastructure functionality.
Key Selection Criteria
* Ability to work with a range of stakeholders to gain cooperation, support and assistance in resolving challenges and achieving objectives.
* Demonstrated experience in project management, delivery and oversight.
* Understanding and experience in managing engineering design consultancy contracts.
* Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure.
* A tertiary engineering qualification recognised by Engineers Australia in a discipline relevant to the role.
Working at North East Water
* Our state‐of‐the‐art regional headquarters.
* Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region.
* Great work‐life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements.
* Professional development through on‐the‐job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities.
* Annual salary increases and superannuation.
* Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave.
* Health and wellbeing activities.
* 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Social club.
* Bring your dog to work.
Position Information
* Attractive salary range of $104,078 to $116,623 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
* Full‐time, ongoing position.
* Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
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