Senior Dam Engineer

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.
• A current valid Victorian driver's license 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.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 01 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

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.

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 aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

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