Who We Are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra, we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About The Role

Reporting to the Area Manager of Construction Assessment & Delivery Services, we now have two exciting opportunities for Senior Engineers to join the business on a full time, two year fixed term contract based from our Head Office in Docklands, with flexibility to work from home to support work life balance.

In this role you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of Development Services Schemes (DSS) Assets, such as Retarding Basins, Constructed Wetlands and Waterways, Pipeline and culverts etc.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and validating detailed construction design applications for DSS assets.
• Assessing submitted detailed designs and variation requests for DSS assets, including coordinating necessary approvals and peer reviews.
• Evaluating financial and reimbursement applications, including any variation requests, and securing the required approvals.
• Facilitating the handover process of assets to the designated DSS asset owner.
• Collaborating with on-site construction engineers to monitor project progress and assess related reimbursement applications.
• Overseeing project management activities to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
• Delivering high standards of customer service and building and maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders.

About You

• Demonstrated decision-making experience in construction, civil engineering, land development, and urban planning, with a strong preference for expertise in drainage network, wetland and waterway design, flood resilience, integrated water management.
• Experience in the financial management of Development Services Schemes, Development Contribution Schemes, or other infrastructure contribution plans is preferred.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex technical and financial information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation in project and asset management.
• Professional Engineering registration preferred.

For more information, please review the attached position description: Senior Engineer DSS Construction Assessment and Delivery Services.pdf

Why Join Us

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How To Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Sunday 3rd August at 11:55pm AEST