Westernport Water's core functions are to provide drinking water, recycled water and wastewater services to properties and communities throughout our district.

We are one of 18 water corporations operating and reporting to the State Government of Victoria.

We are responsible for servicing 23,688 customers from 27 townships across an area covering 300 square kilometres, encompassing Millowl (Phillip Island) and mainland communities from The Gurdies to Archies Creek.

The region has one of the highest ratios of visitors to residents of any destination in Australia. During peak periods, there can be approximately 120 visitors to every resident.

About the Corporation

Westernport Water leads through collaboration and innovation to deliver sustainable drinking water, recycled water, and wastewater services that improve the health and liveability of our community.

We offer our staff

- Flexible work options, including monthly RDOs and 9-day fortnights for full time employees
- A range of provisions to support work/life balance including access to request purchased leave
- Unique opportunities for staff to develop capability and contribute to the strategic objectives of the organisation
- Innovative systems and processes for a safe and welcoming workplace,
- A highly regarded health and wellbeing program, including a health and wellbeing subsidy (eligibility criteria applies)
- Tailored workplace adjustments to help you perform at your best - whether during the recruitment process or in your role
- We foster a positive, culturally safe environment and an engaged workforce, aligned with our values of ‘Care, Courage and Commitment'
- Accessible onsite parking for our employees at all our sites including at our head office in Newhaven,



Phillip Island Victoria.

About the role

Senior Engineer Developments - Ongoing, Full Time

Westernport Water is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to fill the role of Senior Engineer Developments. The successful candidate will lead and provide engineering and technical services and project management for water, wastewater and recycled water asset projects related to property services and land development.

This role would be suited to a qualified Civil or Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of seven years' experience in the water and wastewater sector, including experience in land development and subdivisions. The ideal candidate will have experience in engineering design and/or construction, project management, contract management and short and long-term infrastructure planning.

Key Responsibility Areas

- Lead Development Services for greenfield and brownfield developments, ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of water, wastewater and recycled water development projects.
- Lead the development and review of short, medium and long-term water and wastewater servicing plans, translating strategic planning into practical infrastructure solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and expert advice on design, feasibility assessments, cost estimation, tendering, contract administration and project delivery,



ensuring compliance with Westernport Waters's design standards and requirements.
- Build strong, team-oriented relationships with developers, customers, contractors and internal stakeholders to facilitate effective planning, resolve technical issues and achieve project outcomes.
- Oversee project reporting, progress updates and technical communications to support informed decision-making by management, the Executive, the Board and regulatory stakeholders.
- Promote a strong safety-first culture, environmental and asset management compliance, innovation and teamwork, supporting corporate objectives and the safe, timely delivery of network connections and shutdowns.

Qualifications and Experience

- The candidate is required to have a tertiary qualification in engineering leading to admission to the Institute of Engineers (Australia) for professionally qualified engineers;
- Extensive experience in the development and application of land development frameworks, documentation and systems;
- Substantial knowledge and experience in engineering design and/or construction principles and practices supported by high-level contract management skills.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills including the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders underpinned by demonstrated communication, influencing, engagement and interpersonal skills;
- Project management skills including planning, organising and well-developed conceptual and analytical skills;
- A current driver's licence suitable for Victoria;
- Knowledge of current developments and regulations applying to the wate

📌 Senior Engineer Developments (Newhaven)
🏢 Westernport Water
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