Engineer Dam Infrastructure

TasWater; Hobart; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Job summary

TasWater is seeking an experienced Engineer Dam Infrastructure to join a permanent full-time team. Reporting to the Dam Infrastructure Manager, you will help manage TasWater's dam infrastructure assets across Tasmania, delivering safety-focused engineering solutions and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.

You will work with engineers, operators, specialists and external stakeholders across 304 dams, including concrete weirs and embankment dams, in remote locations.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering or equivalent in dam safety asset management.
• Understanding of concepts relating to water and sewerage infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dam safety engineering support and drive asset performance.
• Provide project management and technical oversight for dam infrastructure programs.
• Monitor dam asset performance to support safety of assets, workforce and community.
• Research and report on engineering issues with practical, compliant solutions.
• Schedule, coordinate compliance, surveillance and inspections.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documents (reports, plans, specifications, business cases).
• Support dam safety emergency exercises and preparedness.
• Collaborate with operations, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Our Business

Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow. Every day we deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 474,500 customers, supported by a talented workforce of around 920 people.

We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centered on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.

Over the coming 4 years we’re investing $1.2 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and we will make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste.

The Role

We're looking for a motivated and technically capable Engineer Dam Infrastructure to join us on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Dam Infrastructure Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the safe, compliant and efficient management of TasWater's dam infrastructure assets across Tasmania.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to dam safety engineering, asset performance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives that help protect our communities, environment and critical infrastructure. Working closely with engineers, operators, specialists and external stakeholders, you'll help deliver engineering solutions that support both regulatory obligations and long-term asset outcomes.

As part of the team, you'll work across TasWater's diverse portfolio of 304 dams, including concrete weirs, earthen embankment dams, and concrete arch and buttress dams. Spread across some of Tasmania's most spectacular and remote locations, these assets offer a rare opportunity to blend engineering expertise with field-based work while helping safeguard critical water infrastructure for future generations.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver dam safety engineering support, solutions and improvements to achieve compliance and asset performance outcomes.
• Provide project management and technical oversight for dam infrastructure programs and improvement works.
• Monitor and analyse dam asset performance to support asset, workforce and community safety.
• Research, analyse and report on engineering issues, developing practical and compliant solutions.
• Schedule and coordinate compliance, surveillance and inspection activities.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including reports, plans, specifications and business cases.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including participation in dam safety emergency exercises.
• Build effective relationships with operational teams, contractors, consultants and industry stakeholders to achieve organisational outcomes.

What we're looking for

We're seeking an engineering professional who combines sound technical knowledge with strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• A degree in Engineering or equivalent demonstrated experience in dam safety asset management functions.
• A sound understanding of engineering concepts and principles relating to water and sewerage infrastructure.
• Strong engineering analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to interpret technical plans, drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in engineering software and computer-based systems.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
• A current Class C driver's licence.

Highly regarded:

• Project management experience or qualifications.
• Full professional membership of a relevant engineering association.
• White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry).
• Knowledge of relevant Australian and international engineering standards, including ANCOLD Guidelines.

Why TasWater

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts.

We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve.

We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do. We take pride in being acknowledged as a Jobs Tasmania Employer of choice and an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions.

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions.

The Details

This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport and attracts a salary range of $113,918.64 - $120,247.46 per annum (inclusive of superannuation).

The position may require travel throughout Tasmania, site inspections, work in both indoor and outdoor environments, and participation in after-hours work or an on-call roster as required to support business operations.

If you want to learn more about this role, please contact Gemma Casey - Dam Infrastructure Manager at 0436 624 732 or via email at [e-mail]

If you need assistance in applying, please contact Roly Srivastava – Talent Acquisition Officer at 0498 608 719 or via email at [e-mail]

Application will close at 10am on Wednesday, 21st October, 2026.

Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in pre-employment checks relevant to the role. These may include a National Police Check or AusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.