Project Engineer

• Project Engineer - Engineer Grade 2 opportunity.
• Ongoing role located in Perisher Valley.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $107,131 to $118,051 plus employer's contribution to superannuation

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Project Engineer to join the Perisher team and help deliver essential municipal services in one of Australia's most spectacular alpine environments. In this role, you will take on a diverse range of projects, from managing contracts and consultants through to compliance reporting, data collection and asset management. You'll play a key part in supporting services such as water, wastewater, solid waste, roads and stormwater, while assisting with capital works, environmental assessments, stream flow measurement and water quality monitoring. Your expertise will ensure infrastructure across the Perisher Range resorts meets the highest standards of safety, environmental practice and compliance.

And the best part? The role is in Perisher Valley - the heart of Australia's Alpine Playground. A lot of those working in Perisher Valley are based in Jindabyne, with its stunning lake, snow-capped peaks and endless outdoor adventures, Jindabyne offers a lifestyle where work and play go hand in hand. Whether it's skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing or simply enjoying the vibrant community and breathtaking views, Jindabyne is more than a place to work - it's a place to thrive.

About You

You are a skilled and adaptable engineer with proven experience delivering municipal services across water, wastewater, solid waste, stormwater and roads. With a strong background in project and contract management, from tendering through to on-site delivery, you're confident making decisions in the field and keeping projects on track. You bring expertise in asset management systems, a practical, solutions-focused mindset and the resilience to work in challenging alpine conditions - it gets very chilly in Perisher Most importantly, you can balance environmental protection with the needs of the businesses, resort operators and visitors in a high-profile resort environment.

Essential requirements

• Degree in engineering (Civil, Environmental or related discipline), with qualifications and experience that would enable admission to membership of the Institution of Engineers (Australia).
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of municipal services such as water supply, wastewater, solid waste, storm water and roads.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and contract management (preparation, tendering, evaluation and managing contractors).
• Demonstrated experience in asset management, including the ability to utilise an Asset Management System.
• Current Driver's Licence and capacity and willingness to attend after hours emergency situations as required.

For more information read the full Project Engineer Role Description.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave.
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport.
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do