▷ 3 Days Left Project Engineer/ Senior Project Engineer

3 weeks ago


Adelaide, Australia Government of South Australia Full time

Overview

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 698831
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department for Environment and Water are seeking a Project Engineer, Levee Recovery (PO2) or a Senior Project Engineer, Levee Recovery (PO3) to assist with the repair of the agricultural levees in the Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigation Area. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant environmental and economic outcomes for the great State of SA and we are looking for people who are passionate about the Environment to help us achieve it. Applicants are asked to clearly identify which classification(s) they are applying for in their application.

About the project

The Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigation Area (LMRIA) is located between Mannum and Wellington and consists of 27 unique areas protected by 107 kilometres of agricultural levees. During the 2022-23 River Murray Flood event, a number of irrigation areas behind these levees flooded. This project will focus on the intermediate repair of levee embankments.

About the Role

The Project Engineer, Levee Recovery is primarily responsible for ensuring construction of levees is compliant with General Design Specifications for Levee Bank Remediation, maintenance including the assessment of structural integrity of levees along the River Murray. The role will also involve bringing about improvements in the way DEW constructs and operates its infrastructure in accordance with environmental outcomes and operational requirements. The incumbent will work closely with other business units within the Water Infrastructure and Operations Branch, and DEW more generally to provide advice and deliver projects relating to Water Infrastructure and Operations.

The Senior Project Engineer contributes to the delivery of specialist engineering advice, project development, procurement, implementation and stakeholder negotiation within the Levee Recovery team. The Senior Project Engineer will also provide technical support and mentoring to other members of the team.

What can we offer you

- Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia
- Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
- Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
- Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract:
Up to 30 June 2026.

Essential Qualifications:

A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Natural Resources, Applied Science or equivalent relevant to natural resources management is essential.

Desirable Qualifications:

Post-graduate qualifications in water management or civil engineering are desirable.

Special Conditions

- May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties.
- A current class “C" driver's licence, willingness, and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
- Some out of hours work may be required as part of the position.
- May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel and work outside of the normal hours of work.

Remuneration:

PO2 $88,255 min - $97,667 max p.a

PO3 $101,285 min - $107,078 max

Enquiries

Brendan Cowie, Program Leader, Levee Recovery
Brendan.Cowie@sa.gov.au
0457 291 874

Application Instructions

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing why you are interested in this role, your experience in managing infrastructure projects including budgets, schedules, contractors, internal and external stakeholders, and reporting, and your experience in the preparation and management of design and/or construction projects.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 30/09/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments

- PO2 - Project Engineer Levee Recovery - RD.pdf
- PO3- Senior Project Engineer, Levee Recovery- RD.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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