Hydraulic Engineer

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We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

We have a role available for a Hydraulic Engineer to join our Defence division. This is a permanent full-time position that could be based at any of the main defence bases in the Northern Territory.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

Career development– we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.

Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.

Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.

Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

About the role

You will oversee and manage all hydraulic services across multiple defence bases.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Coordinating with various stakeholders to maintain alignment with overall project goals.

Conducting regular inspections and audits of hydraulic systems and processes.

Developing and implementing Water Quality Management (WQM) and Waste Water Management (WWM) plans.

Developing and maintaining Service Definition Tables (SDT) for hydraulic services.

Ensuring compliance with Waste Water Operating Authority requirements.

Managing bore water systems, including maintenance and compliance.

Preparing reports and documents as required for regulatory compliance and project management.

Providing technical support and guidance to the engineering team.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

Tertiary qualifications in Hydraulic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Professional Engineer (PE) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.

Relevant certifications in Water Quality Management (WQM) and Waste Water Management (WWM).

Ideally 5 years’ experience in hydraulic engineering, preferably within the defence sector or large-scale infrastructure projects.

Experience in managing bore water systems and regulatory compliance.

Demonstrated stakeholder engagement abilities and complex project management experience.

Valid driver's licence.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, so please don’t hesitate to apply

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email [emailprotected] .

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