Dam Safety Engineer – Hybrid NSW

The Original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 148,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Dams Safety Engineer for NSW. You will assess dam safety risks, review regulatory documents, and engage with owners, consultants and stakeholders to ensure compliance with dam safety requirements.

Join a team protecting communities and critical water infrastructure. The role supports flexible, hybrid work arrangements with salary commensurate with experience and a strong emphasis on professional development.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of dam engineering principles, risk assessment methodologies and asset management practices.
• Ability to analyse complex technical information and provide practical, evidence-based recommendations to support decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across government, industry, consultants and dam owners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing technical reports, briefing papers and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Assess dam safety risks and provide expert advice to support regulatory decisions.
• Review safety assessments, emergency plans and risk reports, and support audits.
• Contribute to regulatory initiatives and emerging dam safety projects across NSW.
• Engage with industry leaders and drive continuous improvement in dam safety regulation and practice.

Skills

Dam engineering principles

Risk assessment methodologies

Asset management practices

Stakeholder engagement

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Member (MIEAust) of Engineers Australia

Job description

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Dams Safety Engineer for NSW. You will assess dam safety risks, review regulatory documents, and engage with owners, consultants and stakeholders to ensure compliance with dam safety requirements.

Join a team protecting communities and critical water infrastructure. The role supports flexible, hybrid work arrangements with salary commensurate with experience and a strong emphasis on professional development.