Senior Dam Engineer

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action seeks a Senior Dams Engineer to provide authoritative geotechnical engineering expertise for regulation of mines and quarries, focusing on tailings and slimes dams and related structures.

Working with internal stakeholders, co-regulators and industry, you will inform regulatory decisions, policy development and consistent application of regulatory practices, supporting risk identification and management to protect public safety and the

Formación

• Tertiary qualification in engineering or related discipline with civil/water resources/structural focus.
• Extensive experience in major dam design, construction, safety reviews or advisory roles in regulatory contexts.
• Expertise in tailings and dam engineering with knowledge of retaining methods and standards.
• Strong ability to apply qualitative/quantitative geotechnical risk assessment methods.

Responsabilidades

• Provide authoritative geotechnical engineering expertise to support regulatory decisions and policy development.
• Advise on regulatory practices and ensure consistent application across projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, co-regulators and industry to identify and manage geotechnical risks.
• Contribute to the protection of public safety, infrastructure and the environment across the mining lifecycle.

Conocimientos

Dam engineering

Geotechnical risk assessment

Regulatory advisory

Technical leadership

Educación

Tertiary engineering qualification

Descripción del empleo

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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.

Other relevant information:

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.

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