Senior Dam Engineer

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 140.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Melbourne seeks a Senior Dams Engineer to provide authoritative geotechnical engineering expertise for tailings and slime dams within Resources Victoria's regulatory framework.

The role collaborates with internal stakeholders, co-regulators and industry to inform regulatory decision-making, policy development and consistent practices across the mining lifecycle, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.

Formación

• Tertiary qualification in engineering mandatory.
• Extensive experience in major engineering design, construction and dam safety reviews or advisory roles.
• Expertise in tailings and dam engineering and knowledge of standards/guidelines.
• Strong understanding of qualitative/quantitative risk assessment in geotechnical and dam safety risks.
• Ability to provide authoritative technical advice and influence regulatory decisions in high-risk environments.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialist technical advice to inform regulatory decision-making and policy development.
• Support consistent application of regulatory practices and publicity of decisions.
• Identify, assess, and manage geotechnical risks across the mining and quarrying lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, co-regulators and industry to protect public safety, infrastructure and the environment.

Conocimientos

Dam engineering expertise

Risk assessment methods

Regulatory advisory experience

Stakeholder engagement

Consultancy experience

Educación

Engineering degree (civil/water resources/structural)

Descripción del empleo

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Melbourne VIC

The Senior Dams Engineer provides authoritative geotechnical engineering expertise to support Resources Victoria’s regulation of mines and quarries, with a focus on tailings and slimes dams and associated structures.

Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, co-regulators and industry, the Senior Dams Engineer provides specialist technical advice to inform regulatory decision-making, policy development and consistent application of regulatory practices. This supports the effective identification, assessment and management of geotechnical risks across the mining and quarrying lifecycle, contributing to the protection of public safety, infrastructure and the environment.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline with demonstrated experience in civil, water resources, or structural engineering is mandatory.


• Extensive experience in major engineering design, construction and managed dam safety reviews and/or technical advisory roles within a consultancy and/or regulatory environment.


• Demonstrated expertise in tailings and dam engineering, including knowledge of different retaining methods and relevant standards and guidelines and their application.


• Strong understanding and application of qualitative and/or quantitative risk assessment methodologies, particularly in relation to geotechnical and dam safety risks.


• Proven ability to provide authoritative technical advice and influence regulatory or operational decision sin complex and high-risk environments.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Malvern with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 01 November 2026.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

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