Make a real impact in regional water security. Murray Irrigation Limited is strengthening the performance, safety and longevity of one of Australia's largest irrigation networks and we're looking for a Senior Technical Support Engineer to help shape the future of our asset portfolio.
Full‐time on‐site role based in the beautiful town of Deniliquin, NSW
Competitive salary & benefits package as well as housing & relocation support in an affordable region
Friendly, supportive environment that values engineering excellence, safety and compliance
The Company & Values
MIL is the largest private irrigation water delivery company in Australia, formed as an unlisted public company in March 1995 when the NSW Government privatised its Murray Irrigation area and districts. The company's irrigators are also shareholders and include 2,100 landholdings across 724,000 hectares in the Southern Riverina.
MIL is located in southern NSW and uses approximately 2,755km of gravity‐fed earthen channels to deliver a five‐year average of 728GL to their landholders, through efficient management of their NSW Murray Regulated River Water Access Licences (WALs). Head office is in Deniliquin with branch offices in Finley and Wakool. Farm businesses in the area predominately include rice, cereals, wheat, canola, annual pasture, dairy, wool, beef and lamb, with an average gross value agriculture production of $500 million.
MIL is a values‐based company and committed to embracing the core principles of Wellbeing and Safety, Accountability, Teamwork, Embrace Change, Respect which guide their leadership and behaviours within their organisation. For more details please visit: www.murrayirrigation.com.au
About the role
This role reports to the Strategic Asset Manager and the successful candidate will ideally reside or be willing to relocate and live in the local area/MIL footprint in a full‐time capacity. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
* Lead on‐site engineering inspections and provide high‐level technical advice across Water Delivery, Maintenance and Capital Works.
* Drive RCA, FMEA and other problem‐solving methodologies to resolve complex asset issues.
* Develop and optimise maintenance strategies, manuals and preventive maintenance schedules.
* Lead condition monitoring programs and Life Extension Plans for key mechanical assets.
* Prepare business cases, scopes of work and tender documentation for maintenance and capital works.
* Review design documentation for constructability, accuracy and fitness for purpose.
* Support landholder‐funded works and provide on‐site technical support when required.
* Strengthen asset management systems, data integrity and alignment with ISO 55000.
* Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, landholders and government stakeholders.
* Represent MIL at shareholder meetings, forums, workshops and industry events.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, outcome focused engineering professional with extensive experience in asset management. To be successful in this role, you will have the following experience and attributes:
* Degree in Mechanical, Civil or Reliability Engineering (or equivalent).
* 8+ years' engineering experience with strong asset management exposure.
* Proven capability in maintenance strategy development, condition monitoring and lifecycle planning.
* Strong problem solving skills, including hands on experience with RCA and FMEA.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and deliver to service standards.
* Experience with asset management systems and data analysis tools.Current driver's licence and White Card.
* Desirable: Engineers Australia registration, irrigation/water infrastructure knowledge, experience in agribusiness or the Murray–Darling Basin.
What we offer
To attract the best candidates, MIL is offering a competitive salary & benefits package as well as housing & relocation support. If you're excited about joining a values‐driven organisation and want to contribute to essential infrastructure that underpins regional resilience and growth, this could be your next role!
Some of the benefits offered by Murray Irrigation include salary packing arrangements, including significant remote area housing FBT benefits for housing that is packaged, novated leases, uniform, TPD insurance, supported study opportunities, health and wellbeing programs, purchase leave, annual flu vax and skin checks, flexible work arrangements, performance incentives and paid parental leave.
How to apply
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter (1‐2 pages) addressing the following key points:
* Your background and interests/qualifications – making you the right candidate for this role.
* Something unique about your background and experience that you would bring to this role and the team.
We are committed to filling this role quickly and reserve the right to close advertisement once a suitable candidate has been identified.
To avoid missing out – apply now.
Murray Irrigation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
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