Job Description

Engineering Manager - Water and Wastewater

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Base pay range

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A$230,000.00/yr - A$250,000.00/yr

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Are you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for driving technical excellence in water and wastewater treatment? We're partnering with a well-established infrastructure and technology provider to appoint an Engineering Manager to lead and shape their growing project delivery capability.

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About the Role

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This is a key leadership position responsible for managing the design and technical delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects across a variety of sectors. You'll lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, contribute to business growth through innovation and technical input to bids, and ensure quality, compliance, and performance standards are met on all projects.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to engineering teams across multiple projects and geographies.
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- Oversee design, commissioning, and delivery of water and wastewater treatment systems (including membrane-based technologies).
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- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and safety in design.
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- Engage with clients, technology suppliers, and delivery partners to align technical solutions with business goals.
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- Support business development activities by providing engineering input into tenders, proposals,



and feasibility assessments.
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- Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and engineering standards.
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What We're Looking For

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- 15+ years of experience in engineering roles within the water or wastewater sector.
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- Robust background in process or chemical engineering, with exposure to membrane systems (RO, UF, etc.).
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- Proven leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
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- Experience overseeing design, commissioning, and operational optimisation of treatment plants or similar systems.
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- Ability to work cross-functionally with project managers, commercial teams, and external partners.
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- Chartered Engineer (CPEng) and/or RPEQ eligibility preferred.
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What's On Offers

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- A rare opportunity to lead a highly skilled technical team across a growing portfolio of impactful water infrastructure projects.
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- Broad scope across design, delivery, innovation, and strategic growth.
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- A supportive leadership team and a strong commitment to professional development.
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- Flexible working and travel options across the region.
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Seniority level

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- Mid-Senior level
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Employment type

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- Full-time
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Job function

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- Engineering and Management
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Industries

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- Air, Water, and Waste Program Management
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📌 Engineering Manager - Water and Wastewater (Victoria)
🏢 Austcorp Executive
📍 Victoria