Asset Planner - Wastewater

Fyfe Pty; South Australia; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fyfe is seeking an Asset Planner - Wastewater to support a major growth program. This 6-month contract translates growth forecasts, government housing strategies, development activity and connection requirements into strategic asset planning outcomes.

You will assess network capability, identify infrastructure risks and develop staged investment responses aligned with broader asset management frameworks. Secondment opportunities and exposure to national water projects are available.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in wastewater asset planning or strategic planning.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate growth into asset needs: interpret development activity and growth forecasts to identify future wastewater infrastructure requirements.
• Develop strategic plans: create servicing strategies and investment pathways across short, medium and long-term horizons.
• Assess constraints and risks: identify capacity limitations, service risks, infrastructure gaps and implications of investment timing.
• Plan infrastructure staging: establish triggers and sequencing for growth-related infrastructure and network augmentation.
• Support investment decisions: contribute to business cases and investment proposals for growth-related infrastructure.
• Advise on connections: provide strategic input into development and customer connection enquiries.

Skills

Asset management principles

Wastewater planning

Growth forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About the job Asset Planner - Wastewater

Asset Planner - Wastewater

NSW|SA

The opportunity

Fyfe is seeking an Asset Planner - Wastewater to support a major strategic growth program. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with the possibility of a further 6-month extension.

You will translate growth forecasts, government housing strategies, development activity and connection requirements into strategic asset planning outcomes. The role will assess network capability, identify infrastructure risks and constraints, and develop staged investment responses aligned with broader asset management frameworks.

What you'll do

• Translate growth into asset needs: Interpret development activity and growth forecasts to identify future wastewater infrastructure requirements.
• Develop strategic plans: Create servicing strategies and investment pathways across short, medium and long-term horizons.
• Assess constraints and risks: Identify capacity limitations, service risks, infrastructure gaps and the implications of investment timing.
• Plan infrastructure staging: Establish triggers and sequencing for growth-related infrastructure and broader network augmentation.
• Support investment decisions: Contribute to business cases and investment proposals for growth-related infrastructure.
• Advise on connections: Provide strategic asset planning input into significant development and customer connection enquiries.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline
• Sound understanding of asset management principles
• Experience in wastewater asset planning, infrastructure planning, network planning or strategic planning
• Experience translating growth forecasts into infrastructure requirements and investment strategies
• Understanding of wastewater networks and system behaviourStrong analytical, stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Why Fyfe?

Fyfe is an Australian-owned professional services firm delivering integrated engineering, environment, planning and surveying services across Australia. Our people work across diverse projects in renewables, power, energy and resources, defence, infrastructure, property and utilities. With 800+ professionals across more than 30 offices, Fyfe brings together specialist expertise to deliver practical solutions for Australia's future.

We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to a major strategic water and wastewater growth program that will help shape future infrastructure and support growing communities
• Secondment opportunities that allow you to work closely with project delivery teams and gain valuable experience within complex infrastructure programs
• Exposure to diverse, technically challenging projects across Fyfe's national water, infrastructure and broader multidisciplinary portfolio

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people are treated fairly and with respect, and where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and succeed.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Ready to join Fyfe?

Eligibility: This position is open to Australian Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only. Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact the Fyfe Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].