You will support the Project Manager – Tailings in delivering the dewatering and decant systems for a major greenfield Tailings Storage Facility (TSF).
You will provide technical leadership and supervision across the project lifecycle, ensuring designs are constructed to the required engineering standards and meet operational requirements.
You will drive the development of the current feasibility-level dewatering design, optimising outcomes across facility staging, production profiles, quality requirements, construction methodology, cost and schedule.
You will work closely with the project, design, operations and contractor teams to support key milestones while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and accountability.
You will initially be based in Brisbane on a 5/2 roster until November, before transitioning to a 14/7 FIFO roster once the project moves to site.
Accommodation will be provided for candidates who are not Brisbane-based while working from the Brisbane project office.
Key Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery of dewatering and decant systems
Prepare design schedules and coordinate approvals for drawings and flow sheets
Review and approve calculations, specifications and technical variations
Supervise engineering work against quality, cost and schedule requirements
Monitor progress and identify budget, schedule and technical risks
Liaise with project, design, operations and contractor teams
Promote safe and healthy project team practices
Resolve technical issues or elevate them to the Project Manager
About you




Engineering degree in a relevant discipline such as mechanical or geotechnical
Solid project engineering and project management background
Proven technical capability across tailings and piping systems
Sound understanding of slurry piping and tailings deposition planning
Experience in construction management and quality control
Demonstrated safety leadership and a strong commitment to quality
Proven capability managing contractors through collaborative relationships
Pragmatic, considered decision-maker with strong problem-solving skills
Confident communicator who is willing to raise concerns and challenge issues
Able to maintain project momentum in a high-pressure environment
Why Join this Project?
Lead a critical dewatering and decant package on a greenfield TSF project
Competitive $230,000 base salary with flexibility for the right candidate
5/2 Brisbane roster transitioning to 14/7 FIFO from November
Opportunity to influence design, construction and operational outcomes
Work alongside a multidisciplinary senior project engineering team
Supporting a Diverse Workforce We welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and impairments, and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.
Concentis and the partners we work with, are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to ensuring a working environment where everyone feels included and is treated fairly with respect and equal consideration.
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📌 Senior Engineer - Dewatering (Townsville)
🏢 Concentis
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