Work.

Join Sunwater as a Senior Water Resources Engineer where you’ll play a vital role in providing support for hydrologic, hydraulic, and life-loss modelling with a focus on understanding flood risk to downstream communities. This role will develop capability around flood modelling and analysing the potential consequences of flooding in terms of risk to life downstream, whilst also bolstering the current operational team during severe weather events.

As a Senior Water Resources Engineer at Sunwater, you will:

• Provide expert advice on technical recommendations, standards and strategies and take a lead in the in the provision of modelling and analyses for quantifying flood risk and consequences
• Monitor, report, plan and deliver technical information within a robust risk management and assurance framework that is in accordance with regulatory requirements and takes account of the expectations of stakeholders.
• Support the organisation with dam safety assessments by analysing flood risk and consequences for both existing conditions and potential design options aimed at reducing the risks.

We are seeking a talented individual with a track record in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling concepts, as well as experience and a keen interest in analysing the consequences of flooding in terms of potential life loss. You will hold tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a relatable Engineering field and ideally have experience in flood risk analysis and management related to dam safety. You will also bring: 

• Modelling expertise: Experience in using software such as TUFLOW, URBS, HEC-RAS, and LifeSim
• Strategic vision: Ability to design and deliver project, program, portfolio improvement strategies and programs
• Communication skills: Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

1. Base salary starting from $156,360
2. 12.75% superannuation
3. Access to banked time and TOIL
4. 17.5% leave loading
5. A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

Water.

Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life.

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future.  We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.  We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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