Vacancy Details


Associate Dam Safety Engineer

  • Ongoing, Full-Time
  • Icon Water Level 5 Zone B
  • Salary - $182,054 plus 15% superannuation

About the opportunity 

We have an exciting and unique opportunity for an Associate Dam Safety Engineer to join Icon Water.  This position is responsible for ensuring Icon Water’s listed dams are operated and maintained in accordance with surveillance procedures, ANCOLD guidelines, Dam Safety Code of NSW guidelines.  The position has responsibility for the development and implementation of a dam safety program as required under the ACT Dam Safety Code. 

This role is not just all engineering, our Dam Safety team play an important role in protecting our community and the environment. You will work closely with various teams across the Infrastructure Services Group and need to build relationships with our external stakeholders as you navigate a complex regulatory landscape, address technical challenges and contribute to the resilience of our water infrastructure.

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a passion for dam safety and asset management, ready to take on a role with lasting impact managing these critical assets. If this sounds like you then apply today!

Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

About your new role

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

  • Oversee the regulatory compliance, upgrades and overall asset management of our listed and registered dams.
  • Develop and implement a dam safety management program, forward plan and budget. 
  • Represent Icon Water needs to external stakeholders (i.e. Utilities Technical Regulator, Dam Safety NSW, SES etc) on technical matters of the relevant domain.
  • Monitor the performance, behaviour and condition of the dams in accordance with relevant guidelines, maintenance requirements and current engineering standards
  • Initiate projects and maintenance work to address engineering issues, maintain dam safety, serviceability, condition and WHS improvement where appropriate,
  • Provide technical user requirements specifications for new projects and technical governance for allocated projects.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship for engineers, technical officers and trades inside and outside of engineering Services.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

  • Degree qualified in Civil engineering, with ACT registration or ability to be registered as a Professional Engineer in the ACT
  • Be a competent dam safety engineer with at least 8 years’ experience with demonstrated knowledge and skills in dam safety management
  • Ability to mount a technical argument using a variety of communication formats in a convincing manner appropriate to the audience, 
  • Ability to influence and negotiate outcomes through professional and productive engagement with senior executives and managers, peers, staff at all levels, customers and suppliers. 

Does this sound like you?

If this role takes your interest, please log on to our recruitment portal and submit your resume and cover letter clearly addressing how you meet the requirements of the role.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity you can contact: 

Sunil Gardiya Hewage on 0406 378 516 / sunil.gardiyahewage@iconwater.com.au OR Nicole Vonarx, 0472 868 471/ nicole.vonarx@iconwater.com.au

Closing Date: 7 November 2024