Dams Safety Engineer

the original; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 148,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working supported

Salary relative to experience + super

Job summary

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) in NSW is seeking a Dams Safety Engineer to safeguard communities, infrastructure and the environment by managing declared dams across NSW. This is a full-time (35 hours per week) role with hybrid arrangements and salary relative to experience.

You will assess dam safety risks, provide expert advice to support regulatory decisions, review safety assessments, emergency plans and risk reports, and engage with dam owners,

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering with experience in construction, operations/maintenance of civil assets.
• Current NSW driver licence.
• Member (MIEAust) of Engineers Australia and meet Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for Chartered status.
• Able and willing to travel across NSW.

Responsibilities

• Assess dam safety risks and provide expert advice to support regulatory and policy decisions.
• Review safety assessments, emergency plans and risk reports.
• Support audits and regulatory initiatives.
• Contribute to emerging dam safety projects and engage with industry stakeholders to drive improvement in dam safety regulation and practice.

Skills

Dam engineering principles

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Regulatory awareness

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Join a highly skilled team where your expertise will influence dam safety outcomes on projects of state significance
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location Parramatta NSW, other locations considered by negotiation, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $148,380 to $155,764 + super

Our Dams Safety NSW team is currently seeking to appoint a Dams Safety Engineer to help safeguard communities, infrastructure and the environment by ensuring the safe and effective management of declared dams across New South Wales.

Working within DCCEEW's Water Group, this role offers the opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to complex dam safety and regulatory matters while contributing to the sustainable management of critical water infrastructure.

As a Dams Safety Engineer, you will assess dam safety risks, provide expert advice to support regulatory and policy decisions, and work closely with dam owners, consultants and stakeholders to ensure compliance with dam safety requirements. You'll review safety assessments, emergency plans and risk reports, support audits and regulatory initiatives, and contribute to emerging dam safety projects across NSW. Working within a collaborative and highly specialised team, you'll help shape dam safety outcomes, engage with industry leaders and drive continuous improvement in dam safety regulation and practice.

About You

• 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.
• Proactive, collaborative and accountable approach, with a commitment to continuous professional development and industry best practice.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in civil engineering with experience in construction, operations/maintenance of civil assets
• Current NSW driver licence
• Member (MIEAust) of Engineers Australia and meet Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for Chartered status.
• Able and willing to travel across NSW.

For more information read the full Role Description: Dams Safety Engineer W Dam Safety

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close 11 November 2026 at 11:55PM.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.