Position Description
Water and Wastewater Planning Engineer
It’s an exciting time to join
We’re transforming the way we do business with significant investment in customer, digital and business innovation, re-
designing our infrastructure to service communities for generations to come and pursuing a circular economy so we can
not only reduce our environmental footprint but also reduce energy costs to keep customer bills affordable. We’re also
engaging communities to achieve better outcomes and supporting our incredibly talented and valued leaders and people.
Organisational Context
east Victoria across an area of 20,000 square kilometres. The service delivery area is bound by Corryong, Yarrawonga,
Benalla, and Dartmouth. We operate 21 water treatment facilities and 22 wastewater treatment plants that service most
towns across the region. Over 200 full time equivalent staff are employed at our centres in Wodonga, Wangaratta, Benalla,
Yarrawonga, Corryong, Beechworth, Mount Beauty, and Myrtleford.
Our operations are overseen by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) on behalf of the
Minister for Water, and the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) on behalf of the Treasurer. We continue to invest in
innovative and long-term capital projects which contribute to the health and well-being of current and future generations.
The Infrastructure Strategy and Planning team leads the technical assessment and planning of water supply and sewerage
infrastructure to address growth, compliance, network performance and renewals. The team’s work includes master
planning, options assessments, feasibility studies, business case preparation, engagement and approvals, concept and
functional design of infrastructure. Work completed by this team progresses into the Capital Delivery team to be released
as design and construct contracts.
Our Commitment to Health and Safety
free from bullying and harassment for all employees, contractors, customers and visitors. We prioritise the health, safety
(physical and psychological) and wellbeing of all staff and customers.
Our Mindsets
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where our people are aligned with our business direction, proud of their contribution to business performance, and own a
culture that is centred on the following mindsets:
- Committed to advancing and supporting people to succeed.
- Consistent in interactions with people and in applying processes.
- Provide empathy for people and be willing to place oneself in another person’s position.
- Accountable for one’s own actions and responsibilities and playing your part for the success of the
organisation.
- Cooperative with others to work towards the Corporation’s common goals.
