Capital Delivery

Position Description Project Engineer It’s an exciting time to join We’re transforming the way we do business with significant investment in customer, digital and business innovation, redesigning our infrastructure to service communities for generations to come and pursuing a circular economy so we can not only reduce our environmental footprint but also reduce energy costs to keep customer bills affordable. We’re also engaging communities to achieve better outcomes and supporting our incredibly talented and valued leaders and people. Organisational Context Throughout East Victoria across an area of 20,000 square kilometres. The service delivery area is bound by Corryong, Yarrawonga, Benalla, and Dartmouth. We operate 21 water treatment facilities and 22 wastewater treatment plants that service most towns across the region. Over 200 full time equivalent staff are employed at our centres in Wodonga, Wangaratta, Benalla, Yarrawonga, Corryong, Beechworth, Mount Beauty, and Myrtleford. Our operations are overseen by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) on behalf of the Minister for Water, and the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) on behalf of the Treasurer. We continue to invest in innovative and long‑term capital projects which contribute to the health and well‑being of current and future generations. Our Commitment to Health and Safety We are free from bullying and harassment for all employees, contractors, customers and visitors. We prioritise the health, safety (physical and psychological) and wellbeing of all staff and customers. Our Mindsets Committed to advancing and supporting people to succeed. Consistent in interactions with people and in applying processes. Provide empathy for people and be willing to place oneself in another person’s position. Accountable for one’s own actions and responsibilities and playing your part for the success of the organisation. Cooperative with others to work towards the Corporation’s common goals. Position Objectives Contributes to the organisation’s capital investment decisions for infrastructure, including asset planning, asset reliability and optimisation. Investment decisions will address the current and future servicing needs and challenges of our region, including climate change, growth, resilience, and adaptation. Provides engineering related advice to the Corporation so that it can make informed decisions regarding urban water and wastewater needs. Leads the delivery of projects within the Capital Program through all aspects of the Project Management Framework. Contributes to the development of the organisation’s technical specification and engineering standards. Key Responsibility Areas Developing the Corporation's capital infrastructure projects in accordance with required regulatory frameworks, standards, guidelines, codes of practice, procedures, and review processes. Ensuring the Capital Program remains informed by liaising and reporting project time, resourcing, and cost variances through periodic review processes. Monitoring and reporting the financial performance of projects within the Capital Program. Undertaking project management activities including new infrastructure, major asset refurbishment and renewals with systematic and documented planning, definition, design, implementation, commissioning, verification, and start‑up (CVS). Supporting the development and delivery of the Capital Program budgets. Obtaining resources, including teams of multi‑disciplinary professionals, to achieve organisational infrastructure requirements, and managing resources and specialist groups of multi‑disciplinary professionals to deliver the projects within the Capital Program. Leading community and stakeholder consultation in the delivery of capital projects. Providing accurate and current internal and external reporting when required. Preparing procurement documentation. Evaluating tender responses for conformity against defined requirements. Administrating contracts and acting in the role of the Superintendent’s Representative. Responsible for the development, currency, accuracy, and timing of infrastructure planning to inform the Corporation’s capital investment program. Leading discussion with regulatory authorities to ensure alignment of both the Corporation’s and Council’s growth projections and precinct service strategies. Delivering short, medium, and long‑term plans to support the delivery of the Capital Investment Program. Developing technical specifications, engineering standards and contract requirements for capital projects. Maintaining project and engineering governance while liaising with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure alignment between stakeholder needs and delivered infrastructure functionality. Reviewing and accepting design documentation on behalf of the Corporation. Organisational Relationships This role reports to the Team Leader Capital Delivery (West) and liaises with all stakeholders as required. Accountability and Extent of Authority Authority to act under Senior Engineer delegated authority within Schedule 1 – Water Act 1989, Schedule 2 – Legislation, Regulation and Other Instruments, and Schedule 3 – Financial Authority Delegations. Accountable to the Team Leader Capital Delivery (West) and required to fulfill the objectives of the position and manage resources to ensure the attainment of objectives independent of direct management supervision. Accountable for the timely, effective, and compliant provision of capital delivery. Authorised to make decisions in accordance with the Corporation’s policies, budget, objectives, and legislative requirements. Represent the organisation on external working groups, committees, community reference groups. You will be required to convey accurate information, to analyse information, debate on points of relevance to the area of expertise as directed. Judgement and Decision Making Where methods, procedures and processes lack definition the incumbent is expected to contribute to their development and adaption. Identify and analyse an unspecific range of options before a decision can be made. Identify and develop policy options for consideration and decision by your manager. Use sound judgement when dealing with the public, contractors, consultants, and other organisations. Provide advice and solve problems with the application of professional engineering knowledge, skills and experience relating to the position. Understand budgets and act within delegation. At times the role will be required to make instantaneous decisions relevant to engineering projects. A high degree of independence and ability to assess several alternative courses of action and recommend or implement a preferred option is required. Identify and analyse an unspecific range of infrastructure options and respond to emerging risks as required. Ensure decisions are made in accordance with contractual and Public Construction requirements when acting in the role of the Superintendent’s Representative. Ensure ethics underpins and defines the values and principles that shape the decisions made. Ensure strategic plans and capital programs are informed by robust engineering analysis, system performance, population growth modelling impacts, development front demand projections, customer outcomes, stakeholder input and other relevant variables. Specialist Skills and Knowledge Extensive knowledge and proficiency in water and wastewater systems. Working knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Ability to utilise systematic analysis and evaluation of infrastructure problems to translate stakeholder needs into engineering design parameters and specifications suitable for public construction procurement. Demonstrated high level of knowledge in project management and delivery of infrastructure projects. An understanding of long‑term goals of the organisation and of the political context in which it operates. Proficiency in the use of the organisation’s operating systems. Well‑developed analytical and investigative skills. Ability to produce professional correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents as required. An understanding of the organisations budgeting and accounting procedures and processes. Sound knowledge of construction practices, regulations, contracts, and standards. Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, and WH&S requirements. Ability to read construction plans and specifications and develop design plans and specifications for tendering. Management Skills Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop teams to achieve high performance, strong collaboration, and quality business outcomes. Design and deliver projects, programs, and services in accordance with agreed standards, timeframe, and budget. Ability to plan, schedule, and budget projects of varying priorities. Maintain reporting systems to drive performance and accountability of the business unit’s function. Act professionally and maintain confidentiality. Interpersonal Skills Influence and gain high level cooperation, support, and assistance from a range of stakeholders in the pursuit and achievement of specific and set objectives. Establish professional, productive, and trusting relationships with stakeholders. Advanced communication skills including consultation, conflict resolution, reconciliation, and change management to assist in the resolution of issues and challenges. Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team adding value and innovation to processes, procedures, and systems. Advanced verbal and written communication skills to communicate with stakeholders. Ability to lead collaboratively, motivate, and develop internal and external resources. Qualifications and Experience A tertiary qualification recognised by Engineers Australia in an engineering discipline relevant to the role (civil, mechanical, environmental, or chemical). Demonstrated experience in management of consultancy and construction contracts. Demonstrated experience in project management, project delivery and project oversight. Knowledge of infrastructure assets in water and wastewater systems. Sound understanding of asset management principles, with well‑developed analytical and decision‑making skills. Health, Safety and Well‑Being Take all reasonable actions to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in the workplace. Adhere to training. Report all incidents regardless of the severity and participate in incident debriefs. Proactively focus on your physical and mental wellbeing. Protecting the Environment Helping our communities build resilience and adapt to climate change. This will be demonstrated through continued emissions reduction, climate adaptation and environmental stewardship. Data Privacy As a Victorian government organisation, 2014 (“PDP Act”). There are 10 Information Privacy Principles (“IPPs”) in the PDP Act that govern the way that North East Water collects and handles the personal information of current and future employees and customers. Privacy Statement can be found on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr