MELBOURNE WATER POSITION DESCRIPTION
Senior Investigations and Project Engineer
REPORTS TO:
DIRECT REPORTS:
TEAM LEADER – FLOOD MAPPING & MITIGATION
None
THIS ROLE EXISTS TO: (PURPOSE)
The role of the Senior Investigations & Project Engineer is to lead flood mapping and mitigation solutions
development to deliver the Flood Management Strategy. These needs to be achieved in accordance with
Melbourne Water’s key asset management principles: Meeting agreed levels of service, service based performance
assessment, adaptive decision making & flexible delivery solutions. This position will also lead any post flood
event investigations, collaborating with internal external stakeholders.
The role will also provide guidance and a mentoring role for junior staff members with in the team and represent
the Team Leader in internal and external forums as required.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
ProjPect Management
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Project management of consultants carrying out hydrological, hydraulic projects, and any other associated
projects or studies. This could also involve:
 Writing consultancy briefs and managing the tendering and commissioning process;
 Project management of consultants
 Review and management of consultant’s deliverables.
Ensure that any models prepared by consultants are of acceptable standards and are consistent with MW
guidelines and objectives.
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Contribute to processes that change local council planning schemes that provide for Melbourne Water’s
strategic interests within the town planning system.
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Develop and foster constructive ongoing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure
project briefs and methodologies continue to evolve over time and to ensure that the desired outcomes are
achieved effectively and efficiently.
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Actively monitor and seek feedback on related projects (i.e. in the study catchment areas) being carried
out by other MW teams.
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Assist in the monitoring, review and collation of State and Local Government planning information and
policies.
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Assist in the monitoring, review and development of MW’s knowledge-base in relation to sustainable and
integrated stormwater management.
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Provide any other required data or GIS support for the team (or other teams) as required.
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Undertake flood mapping/mitigation projects using hydrological and hydraulic models, and assist in
updating the results of these projects onto Melbourne Water's GIS system.
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Management of information requests including the supply and maintenance of property flood level data,
drainage strategy information and technical advice for the sustainable management of the water cycle
within development proposals.
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Work collaboratively and openly with colleagues and peers, and actively seek to transfer knowledge.
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Establish and maintain networks and positive relations within the development industry and local
government, and promote sustainable use of water within development outcomes.
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Interact with councils and the development industry on land development to ensure development meets
appropriate standards for flood protection and environmental performance.
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Act as a point-of-contact, to coordinate feedback to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Job Level:7
Assessed by: PD review committee
Date: 11/05/2016
MELBOURNE WATER POSITION DESCRIPTION
Senior Investigations and Project Engineer
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Be available to meet with stakeholders (including the general public) to supply advice, respond to property
flood level requests, and to answer questions about specific decisions that have been made.
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Represent the Team Leader in Internal and external forums as required.
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Provide guidance and development of junior staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
KPIs
Flood mapping & mitigation concept projects.
Project manage
providers.
these
projects
with
external
service
Flood mitigation construction initiation projects and the
continued representation with these projects during design &
construction – Major capital projects.
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2.
3.
4.
Project timelines up-to-date.
Financials completed.
Project forecasting on track.
Responses to Hold Points provided in a
timely manner.
5. After the completion of the project the
data is ready to be uploaded on to the
GIS, ready for encumbrance update &
data is planning scheme ready.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Project timelines up-to-date.
Financials completed.
Project forecasting on track.
Responses to Hold Points provided in a
timely manner.
GIS flood data – manage, improve the quality of this data,
and provide group support.
Number of
completed.
Co-ordinate Planning Scheme &
Statement updates data preparation.
Number of planning scheme amendments
completed from a data preparation for
perspective.
Property
Information
Represent the Team Leader in Internal and external forums as
required.
Job Level:7
Assessed by: PD review committee
Date: 11/05/2016
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MELBOURNE WATER POSITION DESCRIPTION
Senior Investigations and Project Engineer
Provide guidance and development of junior staff.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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Relevant experience and knowledge in areas of:
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 Stormwater and floodplain management; and/or
 Drainage design; and/or
 Land development and town planning; and/or
 Environmental management and water sensitive urban design.
Experience in performing and/or managing stormwater design projects.
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Ability to use hydrologic, hydraulic and stormwater quality modelling software such as MUSIC, RORB and
HECRAS. TUFLOW, XP-Storm and MIKE 11 knowledge would be an advantage.
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Demonstrated problem solving skills and lateral thinking abilities.
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Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people
both within Melbourne Water, external organisations and with the general public, sometimes in conflict
situations.
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Ability to work with stakeholders to build, maintain and improve relationships.
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Ability to work and contribute in a team environment to improve processes, respond to various demands and
manage multiple activities simultaneously.
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Ability to meet tight deadlines/work under pressure, co-ordinate multiple tasks and manage individual
workloads to ensure agreed targets are achieved.
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Demonstrated negotiation skills with the ability to facilitate mutually agreed outcomes.
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Familiarity with computer based systems such as Geographical Information Systems and Microsoft Office suit
of products
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Ability to manage projects and/or consultants.
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Experience in the preparation of reports.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
INTERNAL
This position will be expected to work with a range of people at all levels across the organisation, and particularly
with Integrated Planning, Waterways and Service Optimisation & Performance.
EXTERNAL
This position must work with numerous external stakeholders including Councils and developer consultants and the
general property owners on a daily basis. Other authorities and agencies such as VicRoads, Environment Protection
Authority and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DEWLP)
SALARY RANGE:
Job Level:7
Assessed by: PD review committee
Date: 11/05/2016
MELBOURNE WATER POSITION DESCRIPTION
Senior Investigations and Project Engineer
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EA salary level 7
Melbourne Water reserves the right to remunerate people according to their ability to perform the
functions of the role based on their qualifications, skills and experience.
OTHER COMMENTS:
This role requires the following:
 Tertiary degree in the following subject areas: Environmental or Civil Engineering
 Extensive experience and expertise gained through a senior position for in similar industry role.
Location: 990 La Trobe Street, Melbourne 3008
Job Level:7
Assessed by: PD review committee
Date: 11/05/2016