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Exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of experienced scientists, engineers and hydrographers in the Manly Hydraulics Laboratory

Manly Vale office location with flexible hybrid office and Work from Home model

Ongoing Permanent role (35 hours per week) with a salary from $66,298 to $102,403 + super

Our Water Infrastructure NSW team is currently seeking to appoint a Project Engineer (Coastal) to undertake a range of oceanic / marine, coastal, estuarine and hydraulic engineering investigations. In this role you will work with senior staff members on projects involving coast and marine studies, including physical and/or numerical modelling of coastal structures and coastal processes.

This role is a Diversity Targeted position where we strongly encourage those who identify as Aboriginal OR with a Disability to apply, along with all other job seekers. Working to the Premier's Priorities in driving public sector diversity, we are committed to a 50/50 gender balance within the Technical and Advisory Services team.

About You

You will have proven experience delivering coastal investigations on time and on budget with competing priorities. You will also have strong customer service and relationship building skills, and a dedication to providing exceptional client service at all times.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and motivated engineer to join a dedicated team and contribute to a range of coastal and estuarine engineering projects. We also offer career development and advancement opportunities.

Essential Requirements

Appropriate Tertiary Qualification in a relevant discipline at Degree level.

You will have comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in coastal studies, including physical and/or numerical modelling of coastal structures and coastal processes, an understanding of model scaling laws and coastal process models relating to coastal investigations, and demonstrable experience in the preparation of technical proposals and reports.

It would be advantageous to hold a NSW boat licence and the ability to swim.

Please note travel is occasionally required for this role therefore you must have a valid NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to travel across various locations within NSW including overnight stay.

For more information read the full Role Description:

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About Us

The 's (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPIE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the and welcome applications from all.

Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL) provides specialist services in coastal, flood, hydraulic, water, sewer, stormwater, and environmental solutions, including extensive environmental data collection programs and physical and numerical modelling. MHL manages Australia's largest coastal monitoring network and has been solving coastal, port, and hydraulic engineering problems since 1944.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

It is an essential requirement of the role that successful candidates are fully vaccinated by receiving an acceptable course of COVID-19 vaccination as defined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) as a condition of employment.

Applications close Monday 25th April 2022, at 11:55pm

Should you require further information, please contact Bronson McPherson at .

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

provide alternative formats to apply

make adjustments to the recruitment process

offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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